THE ARTISANS OF MAROLLES AND LOIR-ET-CHER – AN ASSOCIATION ORIGINALLY FOUNDED BY JEAN TOURET (1916–2004), SCULPTOR Custom piece made specifically for Mr. and Mrs. X, with notches at the bottom of the doors, circa 1962 Rare oak sideboard with peg-jointed construction. The front, with a honeycomb-patterned gouge-carved finish, features three solid doors flush with the frame—the door panels are fitted with blackened wrought-iron hinges and hinges, each with a recessed section at the bottom serving as a handle. The legs are made of wrought iron and blackened; the front legs are curved, while the rear legs are L-shaped. The interior is fitted with a long crosswise shelf. Shows signs of use; one assembly mark on each side panel. Height: 86 cm – Length: 179.5 cm – Depth: 45 cm Provenance: From a large collection acquired around 1962 by the parents of the current owners. Bibliography and related works: Anne Bony, Axelle Corty, François Touret, Jean Touret – Jean Touret – Les Éditions de l’Amateur, Paris, 2022. Variations reproduced on pages 201–203.