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Pierre Jeanneret
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre Jeanneret
- Pair of PJ-SI-08-A chairs, circa 1953-1954
- Both chairs inscribed web/rope chair-36 on the reverse of the back
- teak and cotton
- 70,5 x 57,7 x 60,5 cm ; 27 3/4 x 22 3/4 x 23 3/4 in.
teak, canvas and rope
Provenance
Chandigarh, India
Literature
Eric Touchaleaume and Gérald Moreau, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, L'Aventure indienne, Paris, 2010, pp. 280-281 and 557
Condition
Condition consistent with age and use with multiple scratches, dents, cracks and lacks of veneer especially along the edges and more significant on the bottom of the legs. A lack of wood on the proper right back leg at the bottom of one edge of approximately 4x1 cm.
On the proper right side of the back, a signifiant dent with minor lacks of wood of approximately 3.5 cm (1 1/4 in.) on one chair.
Signs of previous restorations on both chairs.
The upholstery is soiled and worn, with one torn square of approximately 1,5 x 2 cm. The seat remains structurally sound.
"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
These armchairs were specially designed by Pierre Jeanneret for his house in Chandigarh.
Some close collaborators of the architect also had this model for their homes.
Some close collaborators of the architect also had this model for their homes.