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George Nakashima
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- George Nakashima
- "Slab" Coffee Table
- signed George Nakashima with client's name and 1978
- American black walnut and East Indian rosewood
Provenance
Acquired from the designer by the present owner, 1978
Condition
Overall in very good original condition. The table shows the sensitive care and gentle use of its prior owners. The top is executed in a beautifully figured walnut that is made more dynamic by a natural fissure stabilized with a signature rosewood key. With a few gentle surface scratches to the top surface of the table and a few minor edge losses to the lower edge of the table along the thin portion of the board which are not visible once the table is righted. The table presents with nice proportion and scale when viewed in person.
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.