Regency wedding wardrobe in chestnut and ash after Julien Dondel circa 1750-1780

Regency wedding wardrobe in chestnut and ash after julien dondel circa 1750-1780. This wardrobe belongs to the golden age of beautiful french furniture short transition period between louis XIV furniture and louis XV furniture: the hieratic cabinets with triple panels and straight legs of the louis XIV type see their uprights rounded and their feet curve. It is the birth of the first cabinets with double panels entirely carved and decorated with moldings, adorned with a lush ornamentation specific to the repertoires "à la bérain". This cabinet has several elements are to be highlighted: The presence of various attributes on both leaves: birds, garlands, sheaves of wheat, baskets of abundance. The exceptional cornice in gendarme's hat delicately carved and based on a large leafy branch. The presence in the lower part of 3 drawers housed on an eventful crossbeam or predominates floral garlands. And finally the incredible existence of two functional lock entrances: this double closure being unquestionably original with gilded bronze covers. Very nice original condition of the whole, some very small restorations of use. Its original deep patina that alternates brown and blonde color is absolutely superb. 230 X 150 X 60.