Lot 0066

George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) Double-Pedestal Desk, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1963

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George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) Double-Pedestal Desk, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1963

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Description

George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) Double-Pedestal Desk, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1963

Cherry
Pedestals with finished backs
Underside of top inscribed with client's name

(H: 29, W: 60, D: 33 in.)

Qty: (1)

Provenance

Commissioned directly from George Nakashima
Thence by descent to Private Pennsylvania Collection

Literature

George Nakashima, studio catalogue, unpaginated
Mira Nakashima, Nature, Form & Spirit, p. 100

Note

This lot is sold with a digital copy of the original order card from George Nakashima, Woodworker.

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George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) Double-Pedestal Desk, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1963

Name: George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) Double-Pedestal Desk, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1963
Brand: George Nakashima
SKU: 151980610
Price: 15000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $15,000 - $25,000

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Starting Price $7,500

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