"Stamped Pierre Roussel - Magnificent Curved Chest Of Drawers On 3 Sides - Louis XV Period"
Magnificent curved chest of drawers on 3 sides in violet veneer wood in curling.It opens with two drawers without visible crosspiece.
The front has a large central cartouche with radiant decoration.
It rests on 4 arched feet
Beautiful gilded bronze trim.
Top in yellow brocatelle marble from Spain. (almost invisible repair)
Stamped P. ROUSSEL on the course of the left front upright, received master on August 21, 1745, and JME.
Louis XV period.
Pierre ROUSSEL (1723 - 1782)
He was received as Master Cabinetmaker in 1745.
Thanks to his qualities as a cabinetmaker and especially as an outstanding marquetry artist, he very quickly acquired a great reputation.
In 1762, he became a juror of his community.
From 1767, he was considered one of the greatest cabinetmakers of his time, which is confirmed by the "Almanach d'indication générale ou du Vray Mérite" of 1769 which cites him as one of the first cabinetmakers in Paris.
Greatly appreciated by his colleagues, he became deputy of the cabinetmakers' body in 1777, then syndic 2 years later0. His productions, abundant and varied, adapted to all the styles of the 18th century, with elegance and refinement ..
. Many Louis XV chests of drawers, with rosewood or violet wood veneer are decorated with marquetry of flowers or ribbon knots. The inventory of his goods, carried out after his death, proves the prosperity of his business
.Dimensions: 81 x 105 x 44 cm. .
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