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263 - GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905–1990)
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Estimate €12,000 - €15,000
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Description
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905–1990) A unique piece, acquired by Mr Robert Clark (Aztec Instruments), Norwalk, Connecticut, USA, and invoiced on 28 February 1970 Walnut desk with two cabinets. Each cabinet opens via three drawers, two of which have a notch, and rests on a cross-shaped base that projects at the rear. The rectangular top features undulating edges at the front and rear. Produced by the George Nakashima Woodworkers Studio, New Hope, USA. Marked ‘Aztec’ in red grease pencil beneath the top. H. 73 cm W. 183 cm D. 96 cm Important note and acknowledgements: We extend our warmest thanks to the Nakashima Foundation for Peace and to Mira Nakashima, the artist’s daughter, for confirming the authenticity of this work, for their research in their archives, and for providing us with a copy of the original purchase receipt; this copy will be handed over to the buyer. Provenance: Formerly in the Aztec Instruments Collection (Mr Robert Clark), Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. The work was invoiced on 28 February 1970 by the artist’s studio.
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About the sale 20th-Century Art – Auction at 11.00 and 14.00
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Auction time 10/23/2026 at 11:00 AM
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