Pierre Roussel, Curved Commode Of Louis XV Period XVIIIth Century Around 1750

Pierre Roussel, Curved Commode From Louis XV Period XVIIIth Century Around 1750 Very Beautiful and Elegant Curved Commode All Faces From Louis XV Period. Inlaid with Butterfly Wings, Rosewood and Violet Wood Veneer, It Opens with 5 Drawers in 3 Rows. Capped with a Gray Marble Top Saint Anne. Ornamentation of Chiseled Bronzes. It is stamped by Pierre Roussel (1723 - 1782) - Grand Cabinetmaker of the 18th century and the Poinçon des Jurandes, JME. Pierre Roussel (1723-1782) Cabinetmaker. Masters on August 21, 1745. Very skilful marketer, Roussel left an abundant, diverse and excellent quality production. "Received Master Cabinetmaker in 1745, Pierre Roussel moved to rue de Charonne, in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine under the sign" The Image of Saint Pierre ". Thanks to his qualities as a cabinetmaker and above all as an outstanding marquetry maker, he very quickly acquired a great notoriety. In 1762 he became a juror of his community. From 1767 he was considered as one of the best cabinetmakers of his time as confirmed by "the Almanach of general indication or of the Vray merit" of 1769 which Cites him as one of the first cabinetmakers in Paris. Greatly appreciated by his colleagues, he became deputy of the cabinetmakers in 1777 and then syndic two years later. His abundant and varied productions were adapted to all styles of the 18th century, with elegance and refinement. Many louis XV chests of drawers, in rosewood or violet wood veneer, are decorated with flower inlays or ribbon bows. Lacquer and tasteful landscapes of the Far East are also often used in its decoration ration. On the furniture, Transition and Louis XVI we find many works inlaid with architectural landscapes of cities, rivers or ports, without of course forgetting the inlays with geometric designs often used. The inventory of his goods, carried out after his death, proves the prosperity of his establishment that his wife, associated with her sons, took over. "(Cabinetmakers and Furniture of the XVIIIth century) Work of Louis XV Period, Around 1750 Dimensions: Height: 90 cm Width: 131 cm Depth: 64 cm Commode in Good State of Conservation, restorations of use and maintenance. Marble formerly restored , rear right corner For all information, contact us.