Commode
Artist
Pierre Roussel(French, 1723–1782, master 1745)French, 1723–1782, master 1745
CultureFrench
Titles
- Commode
Datec. 1750
MediumTulipwood and other woods, gilt bronze and marble
DimensionsOverall: 33 1/2 × 43 3/4 × 22 3/4 in. (85.1 × 111.1 × 57.8 cm)
Base: 32 1/2 × 42 1/4 × 21 1/4 in. (82.6 × 107.3 × 54 cm)
Marble Top: 1 × 43 3/4 × 22 3/4 in. (2.5 × 111.1 × 57.8 cm)
Base: 32 1/2 × 42 1/4 × 21 1/4 in. (82.6 × 107.3 × 54 cm)
Marble Top: 1 × 43 3/4 × 22 3/4 in. (2.5 × 111.1 × 57.8 cm)
Credit LineHorace Wood Brock Collection, museum purchase funded by Brown Foundation Accessions Endowment
Object number2021.363
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Signed on top surface at front right corner: P. ROUSSEL
Mark on top surface at front right corner: JME [inverted]
Label inside top drawer: Commode estampillée: / P. Roussel no 117 de la / collection Blanchet vendre / le 17 Mai 34 (Hotel Charpentier)
Label on proper left side of top drawer: [text missing]
Label inside top drawer: Commode estampillée: / P. Roussel no 117 de la / collection Blanchet vendre / le 17 Mai 34 (Hotel Charpentier)
Label on proper left side of top drawer: [text missing]
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