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A carved giltwood canapé stamped J.B. Boulard Louis XV, mid 18th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- giltwood and walnut
- 118cm high, 230cm wide, 88cm deep; 3ft 10½in., 7ft 6½., 2ft 10½.
with three loose cushions and two bolsters within a moulded frame carved with flowers, foliage and scrolls, now on a later sprung base;regilt
Condition
In overall good conserved condition.The gilding is nicely worn to the red bole. Very attractive detail to the carving. Joints sound and sturdy. Old very minor marks and chips commensurate with age and usage. There is a construction crack in the right scroll of the arm which can easily be filled or left. Hairline construction cracks at joints which are normal with age and usage and can easily be filled or left. There is some minor separation where the left arm meets the back but this is not too noticeable and can easily be filled.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Jean-Baptiste Boulard (1725-1789) received Master 1755.
He supplied furniture to Versailles as well as Fontainebleau and collaborated with the most important menuisiers of his time such as Tilliard, Sené and Foliot.