ADMINISTRATIVE DESK by Pierre JEANNERET (1896-1967) Small teak and solid fir desk, top fixed on a V-shaped foot on one side and on a box opening with three drawers on the other side Circa 1960 H : 68 x W : 99 x D : 60 cm Restorations due to use and maintenance Provenance: Administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India. Private collection 2007 A certificate of expertise from a qualified and approved expert will be given to the buyer.

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