ID 779005
Lot 107 | GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905-1990)
Estimate value
$ 18 000 – 25 000
Important Pair of Early Bookshelves, 1955
Each cabinet features overhanging joined tops with free edges and dovetail joinery.
cherry, American black walnut
28 x 56 x 12 in. (71.1 x 142.2 x 30.5 cm)
inscribed in pencil Wepman
Provenance
David Wepman, Pennsylvania, acquired directly from the artist, 1955
Thence by descent
Private Collection
Wright, Chicago, 6 June 2013, lot 122
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Post lot text
This lot is accompanied by a copy of the original order ledger page.
| Artist: | George Nakashima (1905 - 1990) |
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| Art style: | Modern art |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps |
| Artist: | George Nakashima (1905 - 1990) |
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| Art style: | Modern art |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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