ID 920181
Lot 18 | GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905-1990)
Estimate value
$ 25 000 – 35 000
King-Size Bed, 1973
American black walnut, rosewood, birch plywood
38 3/8 x 116 7/8 x 81 7/8 in. (97.5 x 297 x 208.8 cm)
signed and dated George Nakashima June 1973 and marked with client's name
Headboard features single, solid slab top with free-edge and rosewood butterfly.
Provenance
Howell Cook, New Jersey, acquired directly from the artist, 1973
Wright, Chicago, 7 June 2012, lot 153
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Post lot text
This lot is accompanied by a copy of the original order card.
| Artist: | George Nakashima (1905 - 1990) |
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| Medium: | Wood |
| Art style: | Modern art |
| Category: | Beds, Furniture sets |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps |
| Artist: | George Nakashima (1905 - 1990) |
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| Medium: | Wood |
| Art style: | Modern art |
| Category: | Beds, Furniture sets |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 20 Rockefeller Plaza 10020 New York USA | ||||||||||||||
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| Phone | +1 212 636 2000 | ||||||||||||||
| Fax | +1 212 636 4930 | ||||||||||||||
| Conditions of purchase | Conditions of purchase | ||||||||||||||
| Shipping |
Postal service Courier service pickup by yourself | ||||||||||||||
| Payment methods |
Wire Transfer | ||||||||||||||
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