Side chair (one of a pair) (part of a set)

Georges Jacob French

embroidered upholstery in the style of Philippe de Lasalle French

ca. 1775–80

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Title: Side chair (one of a pair) (part of a set)
Maker: Georges Jacob (French, Cheny 1739–1814 Paris)
Maker: embroidered upholstery in the style of Philippe de Lasalle (French, 1723–1804)
Date: ca. 1775–80
Culture: French, Paris
Medium: Carved and gilded walnut; embroidered silk-satin
Dimensions: Overall: 38 3/8 × 24 1/4 × 24 1/4 in. (97.5 × 61.6 × 61.6 cm)
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit Line: Gift of Samuel H. Kress Foundation, 1958
Object Number: 58.75.34
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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