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Pierre Jeanneret
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Pierre Jeanneret
- Pair of PJ-SI-59-B chairs, circa 1955
- teck and cane
- 60,2 x 56 x 68,2 cm ; 23 3/4 x 22 x 26 7/8 in.
teak and cane
Provenance
Private collection, Belgium
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Eric Touchaleaume and Gérald Moreau, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, L'Aventure indienne, Paris, 2010, pp. 306 and 570-571
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India, Paris, 2014, pp. 204-205
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India, Paris, 2014, pp. 204-205
Condition
Each overall in good condition consistent with age and use. The wooden surfaces throughout both chairs present with minor scuffs, surface scratches, nicks and shallow dents. The dents are concentrated mainly to the outer proper left leg of one chair. Both chairs with expected areas of wax infill, consistent on works from Chandigarh and not visually distracting. The rear proper left leg near the join of the backrest to one chair with a horizontal crack measuring approximately 11 cm to the interior and 8 cm to the exterior, exhibits slight movement and should be stabilised. The proper right outer backrest of the same chair with a tight vertical hairline crack measuring approximately 12 cm and appears stable. The front proper left leg with an area of veneer measuring approximately 1.5 x 1 cm has been professionally and sensitively replaced. The caning on the seats of both chairs with a few breaks however the material is supple and appears stable.
"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."