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GEORGE NAKASHIMA | Coffee Table
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- George Nakashima
- Coffee Table
- inscribed with original owner's name
- English walnut
- 14 x 41 1/4 x 41 1/4 in. (35.5 x 104.7 x 104.7 cm)
- designed 1968, executed 1969
Provenance
Commissioned directly from the artist by the present owner, 1968
Literature
Sandy Sheehy, "Open House," Texas Monthly, February 1978, pp. 86-89 (for the present lot illustrated in situ in the original owner's home)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The wood surfaces have been recently cleaned and oiled by a professional wood conservator. The wood surfaces present with scattered light surface scratches and minute scuffs, consistent with age and gentle use. The table top with occasional faint rings, only visible upon close inspection, concentrated near cervices. The recessed contours of the natural edge with some minor surface dirt consistent with age. A beautiful example of free-edge furniture made by American-Japanese designer George Nakashima.
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.
Catalogue Note
This lot is offered together with a copy of the original design drawing.