Object Description
A Louis XV gilt bronze mounted marquetry commode with a shaped and eared grey marble top above two short drawers and a long drawer, stamped on the top of the left front stile carrying the name of Pierre Roussel (1723-1783): P.ROUSSEL (received Master August 21, 1745). With keeled angles, on splayed legs triangular in section with gilt bronze sabots. Veneered on a carcase of oak, decorated in Rosewood and Kingwood cross-band, papillon ( butterfly wing ) marquetry and set with extensive gilt bronze mounts finely cast and chased featuring rocaille motifs, foliage and flowers.