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George Nakashima
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- George Nakashima
- "Asa-No-Ha" Table Lamp from the Study, Melody Woods III, Princeton, New Jersey
- signed and marked Nakashima/Krosnick
- American black walnut, Japanese cypress and fiberglass
executed by Mira Nakashima
Condition
Overall very good condition showing normal wear consistent with age and use. All of the Krosnick pieces have been meticulously cared for and have been kept in a climate-controlled environment. The lamp base has narrow separations to the wood on one side along its dramatic graining.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The original table lamp designed by George Nakashima for the study was slightly larger and had a shoji shade and a burl base. However, Evelyn asked that the replacement be made slightly smaller and more to scale with the study. The second lamp employs an "Asa-no-ha" shade first designed in the 1970s by George Nakashima for a show in Japan and made there by local craftsmen.