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GEORGE NAKASHIMA | Settee and lounge chair
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- George Nakashima
- Settee and lounge chair
- Settee : 78 x 122 x 85 cm ; 30 3/4 x 48 x 33 1/2 cm ; Chair : 78 x 61 x 85 cm ; 30 3/4 x 24 x 33 1/2 in.
- designed in 1950
American black walnut
Provenance
Morentz, Waalwijk, The Netherlands
Private collection, Switzerland, acquired from the above in 2013
Private collection, Switzerland, acquired from the above in 2013
Literature
Mira Nakashima, Nature Form & Spirit, the life and legacy of George Nakashima, New York, 2003, cover, pp. 82, 92 and 147
Condition
Very good overall condition. The wood presents with a few light scratches, mostly concentrated to the seat, and with some small indentations, concentrated to the edges and the legs. The settee presents with a few rare and light water/discoloration stains, mostly concentrated to the seat.All consistent with age and use.
"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."