CH050303
Chest of drawers in solid teak. Quadrangular body containing an open compartment on the right, and three drawers on the left, the first one topped by two smaller ones with opening grips in the shape of hollowed-out circles on an aluminium background, typical of the work of Pierre JEANNERET in Chandigarh.
Pair of "compass" type high legs affixed to the sides of the body.
Circa 1955-56.
Dimensions:
Provenance: Private homes in Chandigarh.
Photo ref.: Similar model in "Catalogue Wright Auction" Sale on 09/06/2011 in Chicago, page 86, lot no. 168. Sold for $8 750 / €5 976.
Photo ref.: "Catalogue Leclere" Sale on 15/01/2014 in Marseille, page 23, lot no. 35. Sold for €7 793.
Photo ref.: Similar model in "Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret l'Aventure Indienne" by Eric Touchaleaume and Gérald Moreau, page 594 under reference: PJ-R-11-A.