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Pierre Jeanneret
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Pierre Jeanneret
- Stool Designed for the Science Department, University of Punjab, Chandigarh, India
- stenciled CPC/AA/DS/87 and painted 24
- teak and rattan
model no. PJ-SI-21-B
Provenance
Chandigarh, India
Patrick Seguin, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2012
Patrick Seguin, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2012
Literature
Eric Touchaleaume and Gérald Moreau, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: L'Aventure Indienne, Paris, 2010, p. 559
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India, 1951-66, Paris, 2014, pp. 169, 215 and 285
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India, 1951-66, Paris, 2014, pp. 169, 215 and 285
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The surfaces present with scattered scuffs, scratches and shallow dents consistent with age and use. The seat has been recaned. The outer edge of the seat frame with drips to the varnish and scattered expected abrasions throughout, partially visible in the catalogue illustration. The legs with minor scattered dents concentrated to the outer edges and bases of the feet. The inside areas of three legs have been professionally and sensitively restored and are stable, the largest overall area of restoration measuring approximately 7 ¾ x 1 ¼ x ½ in. The stretchers with minor hairlines throughout, consistent with age and use and stable. The underside of one stretcher with an angular loss, measuring approximately 5 ¼ x 7/8 in., not visually distracting and visible in the catalogue illustration. The same stretcher with a replaced area measuring approximately 1 x 3 in., stable and not visually distracting. The stool has been revarnished at some point. A wonderful example of this model whose condition reflects its history.
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.
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.