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PIERRE JEANNERET | Pigeonhole Desk
Estimate
120,000 - 170,000 HKD
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Description
- Pierre Jeanneret
- Pigeonhole Desk
- Executed circa 1957
- teak, leather and aluminium
- 71 (H) by 122.5 by 83.5 cm. 28 (H) by 48 1/4 by 32 3/4 in.
Provenance
Corporate Collection, Chandigarh, India
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Le Corbusier - Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India, edition Galerie Patrick Seguin, Paris 2014, p. 246-249, p. 267, p. 288
Le Corbusier - Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure, Eric Touschaleaume & Gérald Moreau, edition Gourcuff Gradenigo & Eric Touchaleaume Galerie 54, Paris, 2010 p. 200-201, 572
Le Corbusier - Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure, Eric Touschaleaume & Gérald Moreau, edition Gourcuff Gradenigo & Eric Touchaleaume Galerie 54, Paris, 2010 p. 200-201, 572
Condition
This work is in good condition. There is evidence of hairline scratches and wear to the edges and throughout the wood and leather. The metal handle of the drawer shows slight oxidization and minor discolouration, consistent to the age of the medium.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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."