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Lot 460

PIERRE JEANNERET (1896-1967) FOR CHANDIGARH: A PAIR OF TEAK ARMCHAIRS PJ-010104T

Known as 'cane and teak wood armchair' with solid teak frames, the seats and backrests in braided canework, 'compass' type double side leg assembly, with the legs connected by two crosspieces and supporting the armrests, slanted, slightly curved backrest, attached to the seat by two supports at the bottom, one chair with white painted identification code “A.I.I.M.S. ST. HOSTEL” and the number “5” to one side and “A.I.I.M.S. HOS” and the number “4 77” to the other, the second chair numbered “83” in white,

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Estimate: £8,000 - £12,000
Hammer price: £15,000
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

66cm high x 51cm high x 76cm deep

The lettering on the chair 'A.I.I.M.S.' relates to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Provenance: Part of an Important Private Collection of Furniture by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh

Usual and expected somewhat crude construction, caning appears to be in good order, showing signs of use, structurally sound but would benefit from some professional restoration

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