Lot Essay
Nicolas Blanchard, maître in 1738.
ONE OF WALNUT BY NICOLAS BLANCHARD, THE OTHER BEECH
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A MATCHED PAIR OF LOUIS XV BERGERES
One of walnut by Nicolas Blanchard, the other beech
The arched channelled toprail centred by a floral posy, the padded back, arms and squab-cushion covered in woven cotton, on cabriole legs capped with flower heads, differences in height and carving, one stamped 'N. BLANCHARD', three feet tipped, extensive restorations to old worm damage (2)
One of walnut by Nicolas Blanchard, the other beech
The arched channelled toprail centred by a floral posy, the padded back, arms and squab-cushion covered in woven cotton, on cabriole legs capped with flower heads, differences in height and carving, one stamped 'N. BLANCHARD', three feet tipped, extensive restorations to old worm damage (2)