7 months ago
Banned Jeanneret Furniture Sold in US Auction
Some special old furniture from places in Chandigarh, India, was sold in an auction in the US.
The furniture was made by a famous architect named Pierre Jeanneret.
The items were from a university, a college, and some government flats.
They were sold for a lot of money, but some people in Chandigarh are worried because these items might not have been allowed to be sold or taken out of the country.
Four Pierre Jeanneret heritage items from Chandigarh institutions were auctioned in the US.
The items belonged to Panjab University, Punjab Engineering College, and MLA flats.
The auction was conducted by WRIGHT Auction House on January 8.
The total sale amount was Rs 18.87 lakh.
Concerns were raised about the illegal export of these heritage items.
- Who
- Panjab University, Punjab Engineering College, MLA flats in Chandigarh
- What
- Four Pierre Jeanneret heritage items auctioned
- Where
- US
- When
- January 8
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the article
Key facts
- Items Sold
- Four Pierre Jeanneret heritage items
- Origin
- Panjab University, Punjab Engineering College, MLA flats in Chandigarh
- Auction House
- WRIGHT Auction House
- Auction Date
- January 8
- Sale Amount
- Rs 18.87 lakh
