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Le Corbusier's furniture stolen in Chandigarh
Wednesday 27th January 2016 05:11 EST
Chandigarh: A theft of Le Corbusier's furniture has come to light, as the city busies itself with preparations prior to French President Francois Hollande's visit. The theft has brought to light, some serious security issues as it took place at the Chandigarh College of Arts, located close to the Government Museum and Art Gallery in Sector 10. The stolen furniture, designed by Chandigarh creator Le Corbusier and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret, includes 15 wooden armchairs and a table, which, experts believe could be auctioned for over £100,000. “There was dense fog at night. The main concern is the timing of the burglary, with the French president about to visit Chandigarh,” a senior police officer said. DSP (central) Satish Kumar said, “An FIR was lodged against unknown persons.”
