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Pierre Jeanneret
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Pierre Jeanneret
- "Square" Table and Four "V" Chairs Designed for the Student Residences of the University of Punjab, Chandigarh, India
- one chair stenciled M. 114, another chair stenciled L/46
- teak, cane, fabric cushion
- table: 28 3/8 x 36 1/2 x 36 1/4 in. (72.1 x 92.7 x 92.1 cm)chairs: 31 3/4 x 17 1/2 x 20 3/4 in. (80.6 x 44.5 x 52.7 cm) each
the table: model no. PJ-TA-04-A
the chairs: model no. PJ-SI-25-A
the chairs: model no. PJ-SI-25-A
Provenance
Chandigarh, India
Private Collection
Christie's New York, December 8, 2009, lot 229
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection
Christie's New York, December 8, 2009, lot 229
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Eric Touchaleaume and Gérald Moreau, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: L'Aventure Indienne, Paris, 2010, pp. 359 and 585 (for the table) and pp. 357 and 561 (for the chair)
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India, 1951-66, Paris, 2014, pp. 199, 236-237 and 286 (for the table)
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India, 1951-66, Paris, 2014, pp. 199, 236-237 and 286 (for the table)
Condition
Overall good condition consistent with age. The table presents with a few minor surface scratches, nicks, scuffs and a few small dents consistent with age and use. The wood is a bit dry throughout and presents with a few residual cracks mostly concentrated to the legs, though stable. The table top with a few tiny chips of wood to the corners and chips of veneer loss to the edges, mostly concentrated to two of the sides. These chips have been previously partially filled in order to be less visually distractive. A triangular area of approximately 4 x 2 x 1 in. with replaced veneer on the table top and a rectangular area of approximately 6 x 3 in with replaced veneer on the upper part of one leg. The chairs presents with some scratches, dents, chips of veneer and areas of rubbing, the latter being partially visible in the catalogue illustration. One of the chairs with a separation/weakness in the joints where the vertical supports meet the seat back, making the back rest unstable. This area would benefit from professional restoration. A few small wooden elements have been replaced at a later stage. The cushions are later and are fixed to the seats and the cane has been replaced.
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.