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Lot 52
  • 52

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret et Charlotte Perriand

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret et Charlotte Perriand
  • Siège à assise démontable, vers 1931
  • Chromed steel, towel
  • Hauteur : 47,9 cm (18 1/2 in.) Longueur : 50 cm (19 3/4 in.) Largeur : 36,7 cm (14 1/2 in.)
structure en acier chromé, l'assise en tissu éponge

Literature

Max Terrier, "Meubles métallique (les sièges)", Art et Décoration, 1930, p. 44
Anne Bony, Les années 30, Paris, 1987, p. 772
Arthur Rüegg, Charlotte Perriand livre de bord 1928-1933, Gollion, 2004, pp. 107-108
Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand, un art d'habiter 1903-1959, Paris, 2005, pp. 85, 87 et 89
Arthur Rüegg, Le Corbusier Meubles et intérieurs 1905-1965, Zürich, 2012, pp. 122 et 276
Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand complete works vol. 1, 1903-1940, Zürich, 2014, pp. 101, 152, 157 

Condition

Overall very good condition with light wear to the top edges of the chrome near the fabric material, some dulling to the chromium plating on the base, all consistent with age and use.
"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.
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