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George Nakashima
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- George Nakashima
- "Cross-Legged" Desk
- desk signed George Nakashima/April 21, 1988 and with original client's name on underside
- American black walnut and hickory
together with a "Conoid" chair
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the Fiore Family
Rago Auctions, Lambertville, NJ, May 1999, lot 212
Rago Auctions, Lambertville, NJ, May 1999, lot 212
Condition
Overall very good condition. The top surface of this desk with a nice shape showing a gentle free edge and rich tone to the sap lines along the front edge. The desk top with some minor surface scratches, edge nicks and rubbing to finish that are consistent with gentle use. The desk top presents with some minor evidence of sunfading, in particular to the rosewood keys. The front edge of the desk presents with two areas of prior restoration which appear to stabilize minor three vertical cracks to the immediate front edge. These restorations include areas of infill which have darkened slightly with age that are visible in the catalogue illustration. The drawer case with a series of minor indentations to the proper left interior edge adjacent to the second drawer. The desk presents with a nice scale when viewed in person and with a highly figured and freeform top heightened by two of Nakashimas signature rosewood butterfly keys.
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.