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PIERRE JEANNERET | Periodicals Bookcase
Estimate
2,000,000 - 2,500,000 INR
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Description
- Pierre Jeanneret
- Periodicals Bookcase
- Teakwood and aluminium
- 87 x 48 ΒΌ x 16 in. (220.9 x 122.6 x 40.6 cm.)
- Manufactured circa 1960s
Provenance
Private Collection, India
Thence by descent to current owner circa 2000s
Thence by descent to current owner circa 2000s
Literature
E. Touchaleaume and G. Moreau, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, L'Aventure Indienne, Gourcuff Gradenigo, Paris, 2010, p. 378 and 596 (similar example)
Condition
The surface of the wood on the back of the bookcase is uneven and undulated. There are faint scratches throughout. It appears to have recently received a light coat of polish. The piece is in good overall condition, commensurate with age, as viewed.
"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."