A Louis XV ormolu-mounted kingwood and fruitwood commode wi...

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£8,000 - £12,000

A Louis XV ormolu-mounted kingwood and fruitwood commode with a rouge marble top and three long drawers (mid 18th century)

Stamped under marble top: 'P. Rouss…' (Pierre Roussel 1723-June 7, 1782 ) and ‘JME’

Pierre Roussel, was one of the most prolific ébénistes (cabinet makers) of the period. Roussel settled in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, in the rue de Charenton and between 1775 and 1780, he worked for the Prince de Condé, supplying him with 10,000 livres' worth of furniture. The inventory after Roussel's death reveals that a large amount of furniture was in tulipwood, marquetry, bois satiné or amaranth. He also employed the services of the bronziers Turchin, Ravrio and the gilder Trufot.

Property of a Lady

Dimensions:
83.5 cm (H) x 127 cm (W) x 53.5 cm (D)