Lot n° 161
Estimation :
8000 - 12000
EUR
Duchesse en bateau in molded, carved and gilded wood - Lot 161
Duchesse en bateau in molded, carved and gilded wood
gilded wood, decorated with trellises in reserve
and rocaille medallions. The seat, back
and armrests with cane backs resting on six
on six cambered legs. Regency period. Attributable to
J.B Tillard.
The upholstery, cuffs and cushions are in cream silk
embroidered with bouquets of silk flowers.
in silk.
(Restoration and reinforcement)
Literature:
Jean-Baptiste Tilliard was a seat joiner who received his master's degree in
1717. During the reign of Louis XV, he was considered one of the most
talented chair makers. In 1730, he became "menuisier
of the Crown's furniture guard". Between 1737 and 1739, he
at the Château de Versailles for the Queen's apartment, the King's
the King's bedroom and study, and for Madame de Pompadour.
and between 1751 and 1756, for the Prince de Soubise.
A natural wood duchesse bateau attributed to Tillard was
Artcurial sale of December 17, 2024 (lot 52).
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