George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) A Set of
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George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990)
A Set of Seven Grass-Seated Chairs, circa 1960 with one later production
Black walnut and woven sea grass
26-1/2 x 23-3/8 x 18 inches (67.3 x 59.4 x 45.7 cm)
Underside of one chair marked Nakashima, 7-9-04Â in marker
A Set of Seven Grass-Seated Chairs, circa 1960 with one later production
Black walnut and woven sea grass
26-1/2 x 23-3/8 x 18 inches (67.3 x 59.4 x 45.7 cm)
Underside of one chair marked Nakashima, 7-9-04Â in marker
PROVENANCE:
Artist studio;
Private collection, Charlottesville, VA, 1961 (five chairs);
Rago Auctions, April Modern Sale, 2004, lot 18 (five chairs);
Rago Auctions, October Modern Sale, 2004, lot 26A (one chair);
Private Collection, acquired from above. LITERATURE:
Nakashima, George, The Soul of a Tree: A Woodworker's Reflections, Tokyo, 1981, p. 142;
Ostergard, Derek E., George Nakashima: Full Circle, exhibition catalogue, American Craft Museum, New York, 1989, p. 139;
Nakashima, Mira, Nature, Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima, New York, 2003, p. 60.
Condition
Light white paint streaks to the legs of two chairs, light wear to the woven seats and minor kick marks to legs indicative of use.
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George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) A Set of
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