Lot 15
  • 15

George Nakashima (1905 - 1990)

Estimate
18,000 - 24,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A Sideboard
  • the underside with client's name and signed 'George Nakashima November 7, 1986'

  • walnut and East Indian rosewood
  • 76.2cm. high by 254cm. wide by 50.5cm. deep;
  • 2ft 6in., 9ft 4in., 1ft 7¾in.
walnut and pandanus cloth

Provenance

Mr and Mrs Philip Tang, Merion, Pennsylvania, United States

Condition

Overall in excellent condition. The colour is slightly more brown in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The top of the cabinet appears to have been recently waxed. The pandanus doors are in excellent condition and appear to be original. The central panel opens to reveal a fixed shelf and four small drawers. The proper left and proper right compartments fitted for adjustable shelves. Three shelves are sold with the piece. With an assembled set of shelf clips, possibly replaced. A 1cm. section of the rear right corner to the top has been scratched. The back of the case is not finished and therefore it is intended for use against a wall.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."