SAPFM Museum Furniture Collection

Pair of side chairs (chaises à la reine)

Michel Gourdin

Pair of side chairs (chaises à la reine), Michel Gourdin, ca. 1752–60, Carved and gilded beechwood, 18th century lavender br…

Maker: Michel Gourdin
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)
Form: Chair
Culture: French
Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Accession: 1982.60.77, .78
Credit line: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982

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