Lot 126
  • 126

GEORGE NAKASHIMA | "Conoid" Coffee Table

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • George Nakashima
  • "Conoid" Coffee Table
  • 13 1/8  x 47 3/8  x 30 1/2  in. (33.3 x 120.3 x 77.4 cm)
  • 1972

Condition

Overall in very good condition. The wood surfaces present with scattered minor surface scratches and abrasions consistent with age and gentle use. The tabletop surface presents with a few gentle surface scratches and occasional very minor spots of white paint. Middle area of the tabletop with a faint ring measuring approximately 3 3/4 inches in diameter, only visible upon close inspection. The top has been recently cleaned by a professional wood conservator and is in very good condition. Executed by George Nakashima in a careful manner with a spiritual connection to the material, the present coffee table showcases a beautifully figured slab of walnut.
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.