Louisiana Cherrywood Armoire , early 19th c., boldly flared cove cornice, two doors, pressed brass escutcheons; interior with original belt of three drawers and shelves, raised on later bulbous turned beehive feet, h. 91 1/2 in., w. 70 1/2 in., d. 28 in. plus cornice Note: This armoire relates closely to three other examples: one from the Bybee collection at the Dallas Museum of Art which was sold by Neal Auction Company as lot 775 on Dec. 6, 1997; the second is part of the collection of Dr. Raymond Martin, Opelousas; a third related armoire was sold by Neal Auction Company as lot 328 on May 18, 2003 in the Houmas House Plantation auction. Ref.: see Charles Venable, American Furniture in the Bybee Collection 1989, p. 138; and Jesse Poesch, Early Furniture of Louisiana, 1972, p. 79. Apr. 3rd, lot 431