Laundry Basket Teak Top Pierre JEANNERET (1896-1967) [Model: PJ-R-23-A] Laundry hamper known as “Dirty linen basket”, in solid teak and wicker. Solid teak structure, four panels with teak frames and cane centre. Opening flap at the top with brass hinges. (Restorations and refinished) Dimensions DIMENSIONSHeight: 17 in / 43 cm.Length: 28½ in / 72 cm.Depth: 18 in / 46 cm. (+/-) Artist or Maker Pierre JEANNERET Date Circa 1956 Condition Report Condition: Very Good (Please refer to department for Condition report) Exhibited FOR SIMILAR MODEL SEE SALE - Catalogue Hessink’s in Zwolle, sale 30 March 2021, lot no. 22. Literature LITERATURE - Jacques Dworczak, “Catalogue raisonné du mobilier Jeanneret Chandigarh”, Assouline 2019, page 292, 293 and 337, under reference number PJ-050601. - Eric Touchaleaume, Gerald Moreau, “Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure, Design-Art-Architecture”, Paris, 2010, page 596 under reference number PJ-R-23-A. Provenance PROVENANCE - Acquired by a public Government Sale in Chandigarh - Private collection Notes REFERENCE - Similar model at the “M.L.A. Flat” (residence for civil servants) in Chandigarh, sectors 3 and 4 - Similar model at Punjab Hospital in Chandigarh, “M.L.A. Hostel” (hostel for civil servants) Other reference numbers for this model are: [CH050601] [PJ-050601].