American Classical Carved, Gilded and Stenciled Mahogany Armoire, early 19th c., attr. to Joseph Meeks and Sons, New York, flared cornice, blocked lyre decorated frieze, columnar supports, paneled doors and side cabinets, fitted interior, foliate carved hairy paw feet, h. 89 in., w. 61 in ., d. 28 in. Note: The arched frieze and distinctive columnar supports on this armoire are closely related to an important secretary bookcase attributed to Joseph Meeks & Sons conserved by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The overall form of this armoire is similar to a form illustrated as #28 on the well-known broadside published by Joseph Meeks & Sons in 1833. Ref.: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Secretary Bookcase.” metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/3158. Accessed October 13, 2019; The Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Broadside.” metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/339865. Accessed October 23, 2019.