Pierre ROUSSEL (1723-1782), received Master in Paris in 1745 - Lot 542

Pierre ROUSSEL (1723-1782), received Master in Paris in 1745. A half-moon-shaped chest of drawers in wood veneer with light wood filleting and inlaid decoration of floral bouquets of roses in full bloom on the sides and a rich floral trophy. The uprights are decorated with simulated fluting. It opens on the front with three drawers, two of which have no rails, and on the sides with two drawer flaps, and stands on four sheath feet. Chased ormolu ornamentation such as lock escutcheons, falls and sabots. White veined marble top with cavet molding. Stamped Louis XVI period. Height Height : 83 cm Width : 89.5 cm Depth : 38,5 cm Restoration. Note: The two stamps bearing this name were struck by several members of the same family, who succeeded one another in the art of cabinetmaking. Under Louis XV, ROUSSEL the father produced furniture inlaid with care and elegance, of supple line and pleasing design. Bibliography: Jean NICOLAY - "L'art et la manière des Maîtres ébénistes français au XVIIIème siècle". A half-moon chest of drawers similar to ours, stamped by P. ROUSSEL, is reproduced on p. 410.