- 1549
George Nakashima
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- George Nakashima
- "Trestle" Dining Table
- with original owner's name
- American black walnut with Indian rosewood keys
- height 29 1/2 in.; width 60 in.; depth 41 5/8 in. as shown;74.9 cm; 152.4 cm; 105.7 cm
with two extension leaves (not illustrated)
Provenance
Private collection, New Jersey, commissioned directly from the artist, 1980
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The wood surfaces with minor scattered scuffs, abrasions and scratches concentrated to the outer edges of the top surface and consistent with age and gentle use. An isolated area of one lengthwise edge of the surface top with an isolated area of scattered darker marks which are not visually disruptive. The two extension leaves each with a shallow dent, the central table top surface with minor whitening of the grain in some areas and with two shallow scratches measuring approximately 4 in. and 2 1/4 inch and are not visually disruptive. The base with minor scuffs and scratches concentrated to the feet. An elegant example of this model with excellent provenance and in very good condition.
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.