Le Corbusier

Galerie Patrick Seguin, Paris, 2001

Françoise Choay, ''Vous montre le Pavillon du Brésil que Le Corbusier vient d'achever à la Cité Universitaire de Paris,'' L'Œil, No. 57, September 1959, pp. 54-59
W. Boesiger, ed., Le Corbusier et son Atelier Rue de Sèvres 35, Œuvre Complète 1957-1965, New York, 1990, pp. 192-199
Elisabeth Vedrenne, Le Corbusier: Mémoire de Style, Paris, 1998, pp. 66-67

Overall good original condition. The stool with losses to finish throughout as seen in the catalogue illustration. With scratches, staining, nicks, dings and abrasions to the surface of the stool. With slight seam separations throughout. The top of the box with a crack extending the width of the stool. Another crack to the box of the stool extending over ½ the width. One of the sides with a series of three darkened drink rings. Two of the other sides showing evidence of staining from water, one with a concentrated circular stain approximately 3 ½ inches in diameter. One of the other sides with a loss to the veneer extending 4 inches in length. Two of the corners with losses at the immediate corner of the joints, which is visible in the catalogue illustration. This piece retains its original condition, with evidence of use and age.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.