Große Kommode
so-called demi-lune commode, by the cabinetmaker Pierre II Roussel (master from 1745), France, Louis XVI period, c. 1780, softwood body, with tulipwood veneer, polished finish using traditional craftsmanship, turned tapered feet, three drawers and two doors to the front, rich gilt bronze mounts, moulded marble top, the latter with a restored crack, stamped: P. ROUSSEL, 96 x 152 x 66 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition. (MIN)
The present item is subject to conservation legislation (AS).
Please note our information on CITES/conservation legislation/export from the EU on page 5.
Lit.:
Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier du Français du XVIII Siecle, pp. 728–743.
Francois Quere, Les Roussel une Dynastie d Ebenistes aux XVIII Siecle.
Comte François de Salverte, Les Ebenistes du XVIII Siecle, pp. 291–293.
Specialist: Günther Minichreiter
so-called demi-lune commode, by the cabinetmaker Pierre II Roussel (master from 1745), France, Louis XVI period, c. 1780, softwood body, with tulipwood veneer, polished finish using traditional craftsmanship, turned tapered feet, three drawers and two doors to the front, rich gilt bronze mounts, moulded marble top, the latter with a restored crack, stamped: P. ROUSSEL, 96 x 152 x 66 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition. (MIN)
The present item is subject to conservation legislation (AS).
Please note our information on CITES/conservation legislation/export from the EU on page 5.
Lit.:
Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier du Français du XVIII Siecle, pp. 728–743.
Francois Quere, Les Roussel une Dynastie d Ebenistes aux XVIII Siecle.
Comte François de Salverte, Les Ebenistes du XVIII Siecle, pp. 291–293.
Specialist: Günther Minichreiter
