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Lot 464

PIERRE JEANNERET (1896-1967) FOR CHANDIGARH: A TEAK LAUNDRY HAMPER PJ-050601

Known as 'Dirty linen basket' in solid teak and wicker, the solid teak structure with panels of braided canework, solid opening top with hinges, white painted lettering 'BEP/66/99' to the side and 'BEP/DLB/10' to the back, 44.5cm high (closed) x 76cm wide x 44cm deep

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Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
Hammer price: £1,200
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

The construction of the solid opening top in this example appear atypical to recorded examples, suggesting it is either a replacement or more likely a rare variant due to bespoke craftsmanship

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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