commode 012

Fine Transitional marquetry commode. The well shaped commode, with angled sides and a bow front, is finely veneered with scenes of a landscape showing houses with pewter and ebony windows among classical ruins.  Each side is veneered with a vase containing flowers. Original bręche d’Alep marble top.

 Attributed: Pierre Roussel

Signed in the marquetry:

                N.93   G.T.

            M. O.  E        PARIS


Height (ins.): 34 (86 cm)      Length/Width (ins.): 50 (127 cm)      Depth (ins.): 24˝ (62.25 cm)
Origin: France     Period: Transitional