LYON, LATE 16TH EARLY 17TH CENTURY

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A HENRI II WALNUT MEUBLE A DEUX CORPS
LYON, LATE 16TH EARLY 17TH CENTURY
The rectangular moulded cornice above two panelled doors flanked by fluted pilasters, the base with two drawers and two doors with conforming fluting, the sides with conforming panels in a moulded base and later bun feet
69 in. (175 cm.) high; 55 in. (140 cm.) wide; 24¾ in. (63 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

With its discrete mouldings and sober pilasters, this meuble à deux corps illustrates the transition between the medieval furniture -which is often slightly over-decorated with sculptures- and the 17th century furniture which is inspired by the oeuvre of the engravers. The biggest French city at that time, LYon was a center for the Arts and especially for furniture-making.
A related meuble à deux corps is illustrated in J. Boccador, Le Mobilier Français du Moyen Age à la Renaissance, Saint Rémy en l'Eau, 1988, p.138. Another one is illustrated in E. Mannono, Mobilier Régional. Ile-de-France., Paris, 1998, p.26.

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