A pair ivory and pale grey painted marquises both stamped J. B. Boulard, Louis XVI, late 18th century

each with a rectangular padded back above padded downscrolled arms and bowed loose cushion seat on stop-fluted turned tapering legs, redecorated

Joints sound and sturdy. Construction cracks at joints commensurate with age and normal usage. The decoration is worn on the arms and the paint is flaked off in places as visible from the catalogue photograph. There is an old minor repair to the top-rail of one and top of the left arm of the same one, which would benefit from some further attention. Also on the other one there is a couple of cracks on the inward curved fluting supports on the right arm and there are a couple of construction cracks on the top-rail where they join the side-rails which can easily be filled or left. In otherwise good condition.
"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.
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Jean Baptiste Boulard received Maître in 1755