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George Nakashima (1905 - 1990)
Estimate
18,000 - 24,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A 'Conoid' Dining Table
the underside with client's name
- walnut and pandanus cloth
- 73cm. high by 240.5cm. wide by 103cm. deep;
- 2ft 5in., 8ft 10¾in., 3ft 4½in.
walnut and East Indian rosewood
Provenance
Mr and Mrs Furman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Condition
Overall in excellent condition. Slightly less red in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The table appears to have been recently waxed. With very gentle surface scratches and dents. The screws which attach the top to the base are later. Some of the knots along the top of the table were filled by Nakashima in the original execution of the table, in order to make a flat top surface.
"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."
"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."