Rare Louisiana Federal Painted Cypress Armoire , c. 1790-1800, found in St. Landry Parish, original "lamp black" paint visible, restored cornice above a wide frieze, over two paneled doors with cockbeaded molding opening to shelves, graceful chamfered legs, h. 68 3/4 in ., w. 42, d. 16 1/2 in. Provenance: Neal Auction, Feb. 2005, lot 660. Note: Two related armoires are illustrated in Louisiana French Furnishings 1700-1830, Bicentennial Art Center for Southwestern Louisiana, p. 36 & 37