CH030202
Pierre JEANNERET. Student desk in solid teak. Rectangular top with drop-down sides. Pair of "compass" type side legs connected by a back rail supporting the body with an open compartment.
Circa 1960.
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Provenance: Panjab University in Chandigarh (sector 14), College of Architecture and various educational buildings in Chandigarh.
Reference : Le Corbusier Center in Chandigarh, sector 19.
Photo ref.: Catalogue Phillips, similar model, sale 26/09/2013 in London, page 125, lot no. 125. Sold for £6875 / €8165.
Photo ref.: Catalogue Wright Auction, similar model, sale on 29/10/2015 in Chicago, lot no. 143. Sold for $10000 / €9062.
Photo ref.: Catalogue Artcurial, similar model, sale on 20/11/2018 in Paris, page 20, lot no. 16. Sold for €5850.
Photo ref.: Similar model in "Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret l'Aventure Indienne" by Eric Touchaleaume and Gérald Moreau, page 574 under reference: PJ-BU-08-B.