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Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Pair of LC/PJ-SI-42-A armchairs, circa 1955
- teck and goat hide
- 83 x 74,5 x 76 cm ; 32 5/8 x 29 1/4 x 30 in.
teak and hide upholstery
Provenance
Chandigarh, India
Private collection, United-Kingdom
Private collection, United-Kingdom
Literature
Eric Touchaleaume and Gérald Moreau, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, L'Aventure indienne, Paris, 2010, pp. 228, 231, 244-245 and 567-568
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India, Paris, 2014, pp. 132-135 and 282
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India, Paris, 2014, pp. 132-135 and 282
Condition
Overall in good condition. The wooden frames with scattered scratches, nicks, dents and areas of wax infill as expected with examples from Chandigarh and are consistent with age and use. The left proper armrest of one chair with a horizontal hairline crack which measures approximately 7cm and appears stable. The inner surface of the proper right armrest with a tight hairline wich measures approximately 2cm, and the front strut under the seat with a horizontal crack which measuresa approximately 10 cm, and both are stable. The upholstery on both chairs is newer and in excellent condition overall.
"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."