Chests

Signed Louis XV commode by Pierre Roussel rosewood and kingwood, veneered and inlaid with various, partially dyed precious woods. Curved body on three sides, flanked by wide corner pilaster strips, merging into tapered, flared legs. Two wide drawers sans traverse in the articulated front. Wide framed, mirrored veneer panels with generous inlays of rose petals with parrots, bordered by gilt bronze rocailles in relief. Stamp sign. P. Roussel (will be master 1745) and Paris jury stamp JME. Corresponding cover plate of rosé-colored, cream-grained marble. H. 86 cm. 130 cm x 63 cm. Pierre Roussel (1723 - 1782) became a master in 1745, held all the important offices of his guild from 1762 and was one of the best and most productive Parisian cabinetmakers. His luxury furniture influenced the taste of Louis XV and Louis XVI. Roussel produced furniture for the French royal court, including the Palais Bourbon, Chantilly Palace and Versailles Palace. Cf. Kjellberg, p. 728 and illus. p. 730. Provenance: from the liquidation of an important private collection in North Rhine-Westphalia. A signed French rosewood and kingwood veneered Louis XV chest of drawers by Pierre Roussel. France. Paris. Circa 1750-1760.

Signed Louis XV commode by Jacques Dubois rosewood and kingwood, veneered and inlaid with various, partially dyed precious woods. Curved body on three sides, flanked by wide corner pilaster strips, merging into tapered, flared legs. Two wide drawers sans traverse in the articulated front. Wide framed, mirrored veneer panels with generous floral inlays and birds, bordered by gilt bronze rocailles in relief. Stamp sign. I.DUBOIS (becomes master 1742) and Parisian jury stamp JME. Corresponding cover plate of dark gray, light gray veined marble. H. 88 cm. 112 cm x 55 cm. Jacques Dubois (1694-1763) was one of the most important Parisian cabinetmakers in the Louis XV period. He mainly produced luxury furniture such as expensive secretaries and chests of drawers for the 'marchands-merciers'. After his death, the workshop was taken over by his son René. Cf. Pradère, p. 169ff. and p. and Kjellberg, p. 267. Provenance: from the liquidation of an important private collection in North Rhine-Westphalia. A signed French rosewood and kingwood veneered Louis XV chest of drawers by Jacques Dubois. France. Paris. Circa 1750-1760.

REGAIN HOUSE Two pine low storage units opening with a drawer in paneled front. They rest on a plinth. Iron markings inside the drawers. 20th century (scratches and wear) Height : 30 cm - Width : 97 cm - Depth : 55 cm Height : 30 cm - Width : 61 cm - Depth : 52,5 cm

A two-compartment mahogany veneered chest of drawers, opening to the front with five drawers in four rows, standing on straight legs, with side handles. 20th century (scratches, wear, insolation) Height 90 cm - Width: 1 5 cm - Depth: 47.5 cm

Rectangular Aleppo wood chest resting on four large square-section legs, it opens with a hinged flap. The front is made up of seven finely-worked panels. Openwork uprights with crosses in relief and large cabochons in relief. 19th century H: 128 - W: 201- D: 58 cm (modified opening) This large chest, called (it is also often called, i.e. Phoenician), was designed to hold clothes, fabrics and probably also men's weapons (sabres and rifles). It had its place in Kabyle homes, close to the family bed.

KOREA - 20th century Two stackable rectangular wooden chests opening with four drawers and two leaves, brass fittings, butterfly-shaped hinges and central part. in the shape of butterflies. Dimensions of each chest: 64.5 x 81 x 44 cm

Chest of drawers with curved front and sides in violet wood veneer inlaid with leaves in filleted frames, opening to the front with four drawers in three rows, topped with Flanders marble and resting on four cambered legs. 18th century Stamped by Criaerd (recu Maître in 1738) and JME jurande hallmarks (significant wormholes, numerous veneer chips, accidents and missing parts, damaged feet and one very worm-eaten foot, chips to the marble). Height : 87 cm - Width : 130 cm - Depth : 64,5 cm

Small jumping chest of drawers in mahogany veneer and rosewood inlaid with leaves in filleted frames, opens to the front with two drawers and is topped with a breche marble finish. It stands on four tapered legs with flanks and a round projecting edge. Mid-twentieth century (missing veneer, wear and tear) Height : 72.5 cm - Width : 66 cm - Depth : 33 cm

Rosewood veneered storage cabinet with leaf marquetry in filleted frames, opening at the top with two sliding panels and at the bottom with three drawers, the latter adorned with a marquetry design of flowering and enrubanné branches. It stands on four arched legs and is topped with green-veined white marble. Decorated with bronzes such as falls, sabots, escutcheons and apron. Transition style, early 20th century (accidents and missing veneers) Height : 125.5 cm - Width : 40.5 cm - Depth : 29.5 cm

SORMANI A bookcase in veneered wood with leaf inlaid in fillet frames, featuring a slightly recessed center door decorated with a central medallion featuring a trellis and flowers underlined by flowering branches and surmounted by scalloped laurel garlands held in place by a bow. It reveals a niche with two shelves and a drawer. It is flanked by two grilled doors revealing shelves. The mantel is topped with red Languedoc marble, resting on straight legs and a doucine cornice. Bronze trim such as astragalus and drop. Signed Sormani, 154 Bd Haussmann Paris on the lock. (missing keyholes, missing veneer, accidents and missing parts, accident to the lighter on the central door). Height 160 cm - Width 170.5 cm - Depth 58.5 cm

Natural wood and mahogany veneer storage unit with leaf inlay in filleted frames. It opens with two front panels revealing three shelves, and rests on a plinth embellished with protrusions. English work from the 19th century (missing moldings, stains, scratches, chips, wormholes and wear) Height : 121 cm - Width : 110 cm - Depth : 31 cm

Sandalwood travel chest. H. 56 cm, W. 97 cm, D. 53 cm

Two Périgord armchairs forming a salt chest in fruitwood and walnut, antique elements. Height 103 and 11 cm (restored).

Large travel box in sandalwood and brass. English work from the 19th c. H. 64 cm, W. 128 cm, D. 61 cm

Bergueno in molded and stained wood, the front painted with foliate scrolls inscribed in geometrical forms, opening on eleven drawers painted with lozenges and inlaid with bone, wrought-iron lock with key, turned and blackened wood base, H-shaped brace. 105 x 42 x 158 cm. Antique elements, restorations, some wear and tear.

A RARE 15TH CENTURY FRENCH CARVED WALNUT COFFER,With hinge lid above carved panel in relief with a knight in armour, mounted on horseback, before a crowd of onlookers and soldiers, holding a banner embellished with a cross, the sides with carved with gothic tracery, two tiers of ogee ended roundels with floriated quatrefoil centres, the lower tier with floriated finials.raised on circular carved plinth base, with original concealed lock secured by a large, square headed iron bolt through the front panel and top.(h 67cm x d 65cm x w 128cm)Provenance: private collection London, Arthur Seager (19-10-99)

Lidded chest, softwood, c. 1900, with metal fittings and lock (no key), h. 65 cm, w. 89 cm, d. 50 cm, (note shipping instructions)