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George Nakashima
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- George Nakashima
- Hanging Bookcase
- American black walnut
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, New York
Condition
Each of the elements of the office offered in lots 129-132 have been gently used and carefully maintained. Overall good condition. This bookcase was custom designed by Nakashima to accommodate the library of the original owner. The surface throughout, concentrated to the interior of the compartments, with minor surface scratches. The holes for mounting the bookshelf along the back stretcher of the top row appear to have been added later and are irregularly shaped and spaced. These were likely not made by the studio and added later. Please contact the 20th Century Design department at 212-606-7170 for additional images of the bookshelf installed in the exhibition.
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.