George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) "Conoid" Dining

George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) "Conoid" Dining Table, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1965

American black walnut, rosewood
Signed and dated: "George Nakashima April 1965"
Signed with client's name

(H: 28 1/2, W: 43, L: 84 in.)

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist
Thence by descent to Private Collection, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania

Footnote:

Literature

George Nakashima, studio catalogue, unpaginated

Note

This lot is sold with digital copies of the original order card and invoice from George Nakashima Woodworkers.

Condition report:

Generally in good overall condition with some blemishes to top consistent with age and light to moderate use including some fine scratches and small surface impressions. Some finish wear including some greying and lightening to wood and finish loss to 5 or 6 areas of top appearing as blotches ligher than surrounding areas. Small are near short end with some gouged marks to top, possibly over-coated post-production, measuring approx. 4" in dia. overall. One or two small losses to lower edges of free edge with some insect holes. The base with some surface wear including one or two small edge losses; a couple chips to corners of support braces under top surface; small chip/loss to one corner of top, and a small indentation / abrasion to another corner.
Condition Report: *Please note that this lot contains rosewood. Freeman's does not provide CITES documentation for import / export