Sold 13 June 2025 · Youlls Antiques

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Description

A French Marquise or love seat, painted in farrow and ball colours. In the Louis XVI, just upholstered in a quality blue/grey fabric. Very comfortable with a large feather filled cushion. All in excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Painted Marquise to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

83cm (32.68")

Depth

71cm (27.95")

Reference Numbers

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SA1054245

Description

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Painted Marquise to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

83cm (32.68")

Depth

71cm (27.95")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1054245

About the Dealer

Youlls Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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Youlls Antiques

Telephone 01488 682 046

Location

27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/youlls

Verified Since Jun 2009

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleNeoclassical
MaterialBeech, Cotton, Linen
ColourGrey
MotifsCarved fluted legs, Channeled frame, Upholstered back and seat
SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

FAQs

A marquise is a wide, upholstered armchair or small settee originating in 18th-century France, designed to accommodate wide court fashion and provide comfortable lounging.

These pieces typically feature solid hardwood frames, such as beech or walnut, finished with gesso, paint, or gilding, and traditionally stuffed with natural fibres.

Authentic period pieces exhibit traditional joinery, hand-carved detailing, appropriate tool marks, and historical wear patterns consistent with age on the wooden frame.

Pair the classic silhouette with contemporary minimalist surroundings to create a striking contrast, using neutral or textured upholstery to ground the piece.

Keep the chair away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, regularly vacuum the upholstery with a brush attachment, and condition wooden frames with appropriate microcrystalline wax.