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Sat, Mar 3, 2018 12:00PM EST - Sun, Mar 4, 2018 12:00PM EST
Lot 106

George Nakashima CONOID Bench

Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Exceptional bench with a highly-figured single slab top with free edges, two butterflies, expressive graining, and knots. Lot is accompanied by copy of original order card issued by George Nakashima Woodworkers, 3/1/80, 80-I-37, 2/2/80. Provenance: Ms. Nancy Shaul, North Tarrytown, New York | Lost City Arts, New York, New York.
Designer & Manufacturer: George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990); Nakashima Studios
Markings: markings: possible remnants of signature or client's name (see detail photograph)
Country of Origin & Materials: USA; rosewood (butterflies), walnut, hickory
Dimensions(H,W,D): 31"h, 75"w, 33"d; 13.5"h seat height

Condition

very good, bench is in original condition