a close up of a wooden chest of drawers on a white background
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265 - GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905–1990)
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Estimate €5,000 - €8,000
Description
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905–1990) A unique piece, acquired by Mr and Mrs Ricketts, Jamesville, New York, USA, and invoiced on 21 October 1978 Chest of drawers in French walnut. The front features three drawers; the two large ones each have a notch. The base is formed by a horizontal T-shape. Produced by the George Nakashima Woodworkers Studio, New Hope, USA. Signed and dated ‘George NAKASHIMA 1978’ on the back. H. 81 cm W. 95 cm D. 56 cm 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 collection of Mr and Mrs Ricketts, Jamesville, New York, USA. Work invoiced on 21 October 1978 by the artist’s studio.
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About the sale 20th-Century Art – Auction at 11.00 and 14.00
Auction location
Auction time 10/23/2026 at 11:00 AM
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