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GEORGE NAKASHIMA | Set of four New chairs
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- George Nakashima
- Set of four New chairs
- Each with the original owner's name Gleitman on the underside
- 91 x 47 x 54 cm ; 35 7/8 x 18 1/2 x 21 1/4 in.
- designed in 1955
cherrywood and hickory
Provenance
Gleitman collection, East Norwich, New York
Private collection, Chicago
Wright, Chicago, October 17, 2013, lot 143
Private collection, Switzerland
Private collection, Chicago
Wright, Chicago, October 17, 2013, lot 143
Private collection, Switzerland
Literature
Mira Nakashima, Nature Form & Spirit, the life and legacy of George Nakashima, New York, 2003, pp. 82, 96 and 163
Condition
Very good overall condition. The wood presents with a few light scratches, mostly concentrated to the seats. There are a few tiny dents, mostly concentrated to the lower half of the legs and some wear at the bottom of the legs. All consistent with age and use. There are a few scattered minute paint stains. The legs might have been re-glued at a later date.One chair presents with a small whole on the seat, inherent to a previous knot in the wood. Another chair presents with three tiny indentations on three rails of the backrest, not visually distractive.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."