George Nakashima

Mira Nakashima, Form, Nature and Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima, New York, 2003, p. 214 (for a discussion of the table within the Rockefeller commission)

Overall very good original condition. In person the grain of the East Indian Laurel top is much richer and more complex with numerous striations to the grain and wonderful sap lines that are barely visible in the catalogue photograph where the drop leaf is hinged. The top surface with moderate wear including noticeable scuffs, most of which are apparent in the catalogue illustration. One additional white stripped stain on the drop down leaf and to the top. All of these white scuffs and scratches should be easily polished out by a professional restorer. On the base, one of the vertical slabs with a long crack extending the entire length of the piece. This slab is still stable, but should be restored. Otherwise the base shows normal wear.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

This drop-leaf games table on a "Minguren I" base is a unique design created by George Nakashima for the Japanese House project.

Sotheby's would like to thank Mira Nakashima for her assistance in cataloguing the George Nakashima lots in this sale.