18 - Chest of drawers with a central recessed panel, from the Transition period, featuring five drawers in three rows; gilded bronze ornamentation at the lock openings, on the handles, spandrels, and apron. It rests on four small, arched legs.

Chest of drawers with a central recessed panel, from the Transition period, featuring five drawers in three rows; gilded bronze ornamentation at the lock openings, on the handles, spandrels, and apron. It rests on four small, arched legs. Top of gray Sainte-Anne marble with molded edges. Stamped J. GOSSELIN. H. 86 L. 130 P. 61 cm Minor restoration to the marble Josse GOSSELIN was admitted as a master craftsman on December 29, 1768; he is believed to be the brother of one of the Gosselin family members. Also a cabinetmaker, he worked on Rue de la Verrerie. Bibliography: KJELLBERG (Pierre). Le mobilier français du XVIIIe siècle. Tours: Éditions de l’Amateur, 1989. Page 364. As is.