A Louis XV period Marquetry Commode.
The oak carcass with fine rosewood marquetry inlay with gilt-bronze ormolu handles, escutcheons and sabots. Geometric marquetry side panels.
Original Breccia di Aleppo marble top.
Stamped 'P. ROUSSEL'
Paris Circa 1750.
Width : 118cm
Depth : 62cm
Height : 83cm
Ex : Andre and Cecil Fink Antiques. Sydney 1991
Pierre Roussel (1723-1782) was a highly respected master cabinetmaker and dealer working in Paris in the 18th century. He specialised in commodes using geometric marquetry. His work can be seen in major museums worldwide including The Louvre Museum, Paris, The Victoria and Albert Museum, London and The Metropolitan Museum, New York.