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George Nakashima
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- George Nakashima
- Coffee Table
- with artist's signature and date
- redwood burl, American black walnut base and East Indian rosewood
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by Alyse and Peter Blumberg, 1978
Sotheby's New York, June 14, 2008, lot 14
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Sotheby's New York, June 14, 2008, lot 14
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Overall in very good condition. This table, as requested by the original purchaser with a finish coat over the top of the burled redwood surface. This was done to make the table more functional and to protect the soft redwood. The finish to the top with some circular areas of indentation and abrasions (also visible in the catalogue illustration). There is surface dirt to the recessed portions of the top and surrounding crevices. The walnut base with a few surface scratches and nicks. Redwood tables are rare within the work of Nakashima and this table with a rich tone and dynamic freeform shape.
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.