A Very Rare Sculpted Seat ‘N’-type Chair Pierre JEANNERET (1896-1967) [Model: PJ-SI-06-A] Chair in solid sculpted teak wood and bend iron rod painted in black. Backrest in carved teak, slightly tilted. Seat in carved teak and "N" type iron rod double leg assembly, connected by a rail at the front, forming a crosspiece at the front at the bottom. This beautiful chair is a design icon. An authentic and historical piece form an UNESCO World Heritage site, done by the most important architect team from the 20th Century; Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier. All parts are in original condition and softly restored. Corrosion on the leg assembly and washed-out patina. Edition of 1-10. (Restorations and refinished) Dimensions Height 34.5 in / 88 cm.Wide 18.6 in / 48 cm.Depth seat 20 in / 52 cm.Height seat at curve top 18 in / 46 cm.At curve base 17 in / 43 cm. (+/-) Artist or Maker Pierre JEANNERET Date Circa 1953-1954 Condition Report Condition: Very Good. (Please refer to department for Condition report) Literature LITERATURE: - Jacques Dworczak, “Catalogue raisonné du mobilier Jeanneret Chandigarh”, Assouline 2019, page 94, under reference number PJ-010510. - Eric Touchaleaume, Gerald Moreau, “Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure, Design-Art-Architecture”, Paris, 2010, page 275 and page 557, under reference number PJ-SI-06-A. Provenance PROVENANCE - Acquired by a public Government Sale in Chandigarh - Private collection Notes Other reference numbers for this model are: [CH-010510] [PJ-010510]. FOR SIMILAR MODEL SEE SALE: - Catalogue Leclere in Marseille, sale on 02 February 2015, lot no. 113.