From the Basilica’s world-wide-web web page, “The Choir All through the 1870s the Montreal architect Victor Bourgeau developed the high altar, choir stalls and reredos (altarpiece), with statues sculpted in pine by the French artist Henri Bouriché. All the attractive woodwork motifs were being executed in black walnut. The statues have been delivered in 1875.… Continue reading Stunning Altar of Notre Dame Basilica of Montreal, c. 1870-1900