PIERRE JEANNERET NEWSPAPER BOOKCASE

Pierre Jeanneret Exceptional and Unique Newspaper Bookcase from the Chandigarh Public Library. One of the last remaining on sale.Circa 1961.
Solid and veneered teak. 20 Aluminium Adjustable Shelves used to display newspapers when closed.
Rare Original Lettering on the top.
Auction: Sold $ 85 300 + premium at Bonhams USA 21/06/2017
$ 106 250 + premium at Wright Auction 29/10/2015

Literature: REF PJ-R-26-A page 596 in: Eric Touchaleaume & G. Moreau "Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret - The Indian adventure " Editions Gourcuff Gradenigo & Eric Touchaleaume Galerie 54- Paris 2010.

152 / 46 / H 166 cm 126 kg 1.15 m3