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Louis XVI Jean-Baptiste Boulard Canape

Origin

France

Period

18th Century

Materials

beech wood, 'en peinte', upholstery

Dimensions

W.	73 in;	H.	40 in;	D.	30 in;
W.	185.42 cm;	H.	101.6 cm;	D.	76.2 cm;

Seat H.	18 in;
Seat H.	45.72 cm;

Condition

Good. Fine immediately serviceable condition.

Creation Date

c. 1785

Description

A three-seated French canape en peinte (settee in original paint) upholstered in yellow Scalamandre silk damask. Jean-Baptiste Boulard, born c.1725 - died 1789, received as a Master in 1755. He became one of the select few, with Jacob and Sene, who were comissioned by the Garde-Meuble supplying the royal chateau of Versailles, Fontainbleau, Compiegne and the Tuileries. One of the most respected menuisiers of his age, his work was known for its balance and refinement and the qualtiy of the timbers chosen. Four pieces of his seating furniture are in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of New York.

Styles / Movements

Louis XVI, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

1211 NOEE

Incollect Reference Number

379619