"Transition Commode, Stamped Pierre Roussel (1723-1782)"
Exceptional TRANSITION Period Commode, with Central Projection and on the Sides, Stamped Pierre ROUSSEL (1723-1782). It is in Marquetry of Cubes, surrounded by a Double Fillet of Light Wood, in Rosewood Frames. It opens on the front with 5 drawers in 3 rows, including the 2 large without crosses. Its uprights are rounded with marquetry decoration surrounded by a wide net of light wood. The 3 Drawers under the belt have the same Cube marquetry decoration, as well as the 2 Sides. She stands on slightly arched Feet shod with Clogs in the shape of Lions Paws. It is topped with its original marble, in very good condition, in Ressaut to follow the shape of the Dresser, and in Cavet all around. The assembly of the tray is dovetailed, it can be dated to the first half of the 18th century. It measures 131 CM in Length, 64 CM in Depth and 84 CM in Height. She is in very good condition. Pierre ROUSSEL (1723-1782) Very Skillful Marquetor, he received his Master's degree on August 21, 1745. He left an abundant, diverse production of excellent quality.