Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret

Phillips New York, December 14, 2011, lot 108
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Eric Touchaleaume and Gerald Moreau, Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure, Design-Art-Architecture, Paris, 2010, pp.168-169 and 567
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Paris, 2014, pp. 136 and 282

Overall in very good condition. The wood presents with a beautiful figuring when viewed first-hand. The wooden surfaces have been sensitively refinished and present with minor surface scratches, minor abrasions and minor surface dirt consistent with age and gentle use. A few minor and very sensitively undertaken restorations, only visible upon close inspection. The chairs have been reupholstered and the horsehair upholstery presents with minor surface dirt and minor traces of wear to the edges, consistent with very gentle use. An elegant pair which epitomizes Jeanneret’s aesthetic for this important commission. ---
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.