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s N. Blanchard, Circa 1740.

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A Louis XV Carved Giltwood Canape à Chassis, Stamped Three t.mes s N. Blanchard, Circa 1740

Lot Closed

October 17, 05:09 PM GTNN

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

A Louis XV Carved Giltwood Canape à Chassis, Stamped N. Blanchard three t.mes s, Circa 1740


Nicholas Blanchard menuisier, maître in 1738


height 41 ½ in.; width 78 in.; depth 29 in.

105.5 cm; 198 cm; 73.5 cm

Kugel, Paris, October 1999

Nicolas Blanchard, from a family of carpenters, and father of the famous Jean Nicolas. Received master in 1738, he established himself on rue de Cléry where he was still mentioned as a carpenter in 1750. The seats bearing his stamp are all Louis XV style in walnut and decorated with rocailles. His two sons, Sylvain Nicolas and Jean Nicolas, will continue the same activity as that of their father.