A French Gothic carved oak dressoir late 15th/early 16th century

the rectangular moulded top of the pair of doors each inlaid with a coat-of-arms probably those of  Bavignan of Champagne, above two frieze drawers carved with a diaper motif and foliage, the stiles with panels of foliage, the sides with linenfold, on squared legs with a linenfold carved backboard and a rectangular shelf, on stile feet

Construction crack running across the top which will need to be filled. Old minor chips and scratches commensurate with age. The doors have been strengthened. There are construction cracks in the stretcher and shrinkage. There is also evidence of previous insect damage, especially to the stretcher. In overall good condition. Very attractive model.
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