Walnut Dressing Table Louis XV Stamped Pierre Roussel (1723-1782) And Jme

French work, Louis XV period Dressing table from the Louis XV period in solid walnut, opening in the upper part with a large mirror in the center and distributing a locker on each side. A large drawer in the belt then a zipper with writing desk covered with leather in the central part. Stamped on the foot of the great master cabinetmaker Pierre Roussel (1723-1782) and Jurande JME. Furniture of high quality and finesse entirely period having undergone no restorations. Biography: Received Master Cabinetmaker in 1745, Pierre Roussel moved to rue de Charonne, in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine under the sign "L'Image de Saint Pierre". Thanks to his qualities as a cabinetmaker and above all as an unparalleled marquetry worker, he very quickly acquired a great notoriety. In 1762 he became a juror of his community. From 1767 he was considered one of the best cabinetmakers of his time, which is confirmed by the "Almanach d'indication générale ou du 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 body of cabinetmakers in 1777 and then syndic two years later. Its abundant and varied productions have adapted to all styles of the 18th century, with elegance and refinement. Many Louis XV chests of drawers, with rosewood or kingwood veneer, are decorated with marquetry of flowers or ribbon bows. Lacquer and Far Eastern taste landscapes are also often used in its decoration. 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 which his wife associated with his sons, took in management.