Pierre JEANNERET (1896-1967) - Lot 40

Pierre JEANNERET (1896-1967) Pair of "Cane and teak wood armchairs" in solid teak with woven cane seat and back. Asymmetrical double "compass" legs, joined by two braces and forming armrest supports. Sloping, slightly curved back attached to the seat by two uprights at the bottom. Markings: P.S.A - 153 (Panjab Secretariat Administration N° 153) P.S.A - 166 (Panjab Secretariat Administration N° 166) Circa 1955-56. 75 x 52 x 64.5 cm (Caning redone identically and assemblies reglued without altering the value of the piece) Provenance: Panjab University halls of residence, sector 14 and Chandigarh administrative buildings, sector 1 Reference: Catalogue raisonné of "Jeanneret Chandigarh" furniture, Editions Assouline, page 103. *Sold by designation