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Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret 1887-1965 & 1896-1967
Estimate
50,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Occasional Table
- 44.5 by 95 cm. diameter
- 17½ by 37¼ in.
Indian rosewood and wrought iron
Provenance
From the private collection of an employee of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The top surface of the table has a slightly shiny applied later finish. With minor scratches to table top. The metal feet with scattered losses to finish, scratches, piting and minor spots of corrosion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Only a few examples of this table were produced. One appears in the library of the Assembly Hall at Chandigarh, another was in the home of Pierre Jeanneret and a few examples were in the homes of friends and employees. In France, examples in variant woods have been found, including one in Le Corbusier's Paris home on the rue Nungesser-et-Coli, and another in the home of Lucien Hervé, Le Corbusier's official photographer.