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George Nakashima
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- George Nakashima
- "Cross-Legged" Desk
- with client's name to underside
- American black walnut and hickory
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Condition
Overall very good original condition. This desk shows sensitive care and gentle use. With minor rubbing and a few light surface scratches to the top. The legs and lower portion of the drawer case with more concentrated edge nicks, and scratches as expected with use. The lower drawer is presently locked and lacking key. The top of this desk with a very nice natural freeform shape and well-defined figuring. The top presents in person with a much more varied coloration when compared with the catalogue illustration. Please contact the department for additional photographs of this lot installed in the exhibition. A wonderful example of Nakashimas desk design, combining a straight functional front edge for comfortable use and a wonderful jagged freeform edge opposite.
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.