Jean-Baptiste Boulard (1725-1789) Pair of Louis XVI period carved and lacquered wood armchairs
An attractive and elegant pair of hand-carved and lacquered molded beech armchairs with cabriolet backs, and fluted baluster armrests, resting on tapered legs with curved flutes surmounted by rosettes in the squares.
Beautiful French work stamped by Jean Baptiste Boulard circa 1780. Both armchairs are stamped by JB Boulard under the front crosspieces.
Sizes: H 35.03 In. - W 23.62 In - D 19.68 In. Seat H 16.53 In.
We took the precaution of looking only at the solidity of the mounts, but leaving the lacquers in their patina. The armchairs are in very good overall condition.
We upholstered them in a beautiful floral fabric.
Biography:
Jean-Baptiste Boulard (1725-1789) Seat carpenter in Paris. Received his master's degree on April 17, 1754.
After obtaining his master's degree in 1754, he settled in rue de Clery in Paris and very quickly gained a great reputation for the quality and originality of his work.
His productions, in the Louis XV style, are numerous: bergeres, chairs, armchairs, caned or covered with fabric, the whole of his production is always manufactured with the greatest care and executed in the most beautiful woods.
It is especially in 1777 that Jean-Baptiste Boulard became known, by becoming the King's carpenter, essentially in the Louis XVI style without any particular sign except for the pleated palmette sculptures that are often found at the top of the legs of his seats.
Apart from the abundant orders of the Garde Meuble, he also worked for a more modest private clientele for whom he executed ample and comfortable seats, with beautiful proportions, simply decorated with sober sculptures.
After his death, his wife continued to provide the numerous requests of the crown until 1792 and those of the imperial court until 1808.
His son, Michel-Jacques, succeeded him and worked on rue de Cléry until 1823.
