Pair of Hand-Carved French Louis XVI Beds by J.B. Boulard Original Paint, 1700s

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Pair of Hand-Carved French Louis XVI Beds by J.B. Boulard Original Paint, 1700s

About the Item

This rare pair of 18th century beds by Jean-Baptiste Boulard (1725-1789) are gorgeous. Hand carved with stylized acorn finials, and with a shaped and fluted frame, they have upholstered fronts and backs of both headboards and foot boards and all are in its original beautiful paint. Signed with the maker's stamp on the rails as seen in the photo. Each bed measures approximately 46 1/2" H x 38 1/2" W x 78 1/2" L and come with two headboards, two foot boards and four side rails. These beds have been shown in Paris to the leading expert Laurent Condamy who wrote the reference book "Jean-Baptiste Boulard, Menuisier du Roi. " After examination, Mr. Condamy acknowledged they are genuine Boulard beds with their original paint and added that he has never before seen a pair of J.B. Boulard beds. J.B. Boulard built up a distinguished reputation in Paris as an outstanding ébéniste which in 1777 earned him an appointment as “fournisseur-ordinaire du Mobilier de la Couronne” (exclusive furniture craftsman for King Louis XVI's estates). He continued to create furniture for the “Garde-Meuble”, used in many of the Royal palaces until his death in 1789. Examples of Boulard's work can be found in the Musée du Louvre, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, The Carnavalet in Paris, The Wallace Collection in London, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and The Château de Chantilly.

Creator:
Jean-Baptiste Boulard (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 78.5 in (199.39 cm)Depth: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Louis XVI (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 1700s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Some fraying to the silk upholstery, especially on side rails, and 2 missing medallions, 1 on the side of each headboard- which could be switched with its rear headboard medallions, that are not seen against a wall. The wear fits its 200+ yr old age.
Seller Location:
Petaluma, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3535310073861