Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) Pair of 'Easy chairs' Teak, caning and fabric '81' inscribed in paint and engraved 'G.C.L 6' on the back of each armchair Model created circa 1957 Bibliography: - Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret - Chandigarh, India, L. and P. Seguin, Galerie Patrick Seguin, 2014, similar model pp. 173-181, 283 - G. Moreau and E. Touchaleaume, L'Aventure Indienne, Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret, Ed. Gourcuff-Gradenigo, 2010 similar model pp. 352- 355,563 Provenance: Administrative buildings, Chandigarh, India.

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