Wardrobe Of Sennecey-le-grand

This museum wardrobe called "Marie Petit" is dated 1866 and can be attributed to Louis Chardigny (1837-1898), who was a pupil of Claude Petit (1813-1856) himself qualified as "master of the Sennecey wardrobe -great". Its two doors with three panels separated by fretted crosspieces are hinged by long wrought iron pins (characteristic of the locksmith Bordet, established at the time in Laives). Walnut plays with burl walnut, thus offering two shades of the same wood. The keyholes with openwork motifs, also made by Bordet, embellish and sublimate the central decor of the doors, as for the simply molded lower drawer. The upper band is decorated with palmettes, matching the band lower with its fruit basket from which escape a few scrolls of flowers (typical of the Sennecey style). Finally, the whole rests on arched legs ending in a shell. This exceptional piece is the perfect illustration of more than ever respectable companionship know-how and will bring cachet and nobility to your interior. History: The style of Sennecey-le-Grand was created at the end of the 18th century by companions coming from the South while completing their tour of France. Hence a certain resemblance to the Provençal style. Dimensions: Height: 250cm; Length: 160cm; Depth: 70cm.