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

Pair of side chairs (chaises à la reine)

Michel Gourdin · 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)
Accession
1982.60.77, .78
Credit line
The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982
Culture
French
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