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Fine Furniture and Decorations from a Prominent Toronto Estate

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June 04, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 16

Lot 16

Louis XVI Giltwood Salon Suite by Jean-Baptiste Boulard (Master 1755), c.1785

Louis XVI Giltwood Salon Suite by Jean-Baptiste Boulard (Master 1755), c.1785
Lot 16 Details
Louis XVI Giltwood Salon Suite by Jean-Baptiste Boulard (Master 1755), c.1785

comprising a canapé and six fauteuils, two stamped J.B. BOULARD, all upholstered in celadon green silk brocade

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height 38 in — 96.5 cm

Estimate $12,000-$18,000

Realised: $86,150
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Note:

According to Partridge, this same silk damask upholstery is known to have been used on furniture for King Louis XVI, and was ordered by Partridge for this suite from the same Paris textile mill still in operation.

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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