Pair of side chairs (chaises à la reine)
Object type: Side chairs
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: French
Artist: Michel Gourdin
Artist bio: French, master 1752, died after 1777
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: French
Date: ca. 1752–60
Medium: Carved and gilded beechwood, 18th century lavender brocaded silk upholstery (not original)
Dimensions: Each, 36 1/4 x 24 1/2 x 26 in. (92.1 x 62.2 x 66cm)
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit line: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982
Accession year: 1982
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