Lot 1397* - A182 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 21. September 2017, 10.00 AM
LADY'S DESK "A FLEURS",
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- from a French collection.
Comparable pieces of furniture featuring the high-quality floral marquetry characteristic of P. Roussel are depicted in:
P. Kjellberg, Le mobilier français du XVIIIe siècle, Paris, 1989; pp. 730-738.
Pierre Roussel is one of the most important ebenists of the 18th century. His main works are pieces of furniture in the "goût Louis XV".
Literature:
- P. Kjellberg, Le mobilier français du XVIIIe siècle, Paris, 1989; pp. 728-742 (biogr. information).
- J. Nicolay, L'art et la manière des maîtres ébénistes français au XVIIIe siècle, Paris, 1976; I, pp. 413/414 (biogr. information).
- A. Pradère, Die Kunst des französischen Möbels, Munich, no date indication; pp. 205/206 (biogr. information).
CHF 15 000 / 20 000 | (€ 15 460 / 20 620)
Sold for CHF 101 300 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.