George Nakashima, Important coffee table
George Nakashima
Important Minguren II coffee table
Nakashima Studio
USA, 1965
English oak burl, rosewood
22.5 h × 76 w × 50 d in (57 × 193 × 127 cm)
The present table features one of Nakashima's earliest Minguren II bases.
Table features an impressive single slab top with expressive figured grain, sap grain and burl details, natural seam separations joined with five rosewood butterflies, and two free edges. Signed with client name to underside 'Lifschutz'. Sold with a digital copy of the original order card.
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Dr. Seymour and Mrs. Phyllis Lifschutz | Thence by descent to their nephew, Alex Cooper | Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Towson, Fine and Decorative Art Gallery Sale, 16 June 2018, Lot 1139 | Private Collection
Literature: George Nakashima: Full Circle, Ostergard, ppg. 128-129
This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition Report: Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
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George Nakashima
Important Minguren II coffee table
Nakashima Studio
USA, 1965
English oak burl, rosewood
22.5 h × 76 w × 50 d in (57 × 193 × 127 cm)
The present table features one of Nakashima's earliest Minguren II bases.
Table features an impressive single slab top with expressive figured grain, sap grain and burl details, natural seam separations joined with five rosewood butterflies, and two free edges. Signed with client name to underside 'Lifschutz'. Sold with a digital copy of the original order card.
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Dr. Seymour and Mrs. Phyllis Lifschutz | Thence by descent to their nephew, Alex Cooper | Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Towson, Fine and Decorative Art Gallery Sale, 16 June 2018, Lot 1139 | Private Collection
Literature: George Nakashima: Full Circle, Ostergard, ppg. 128-129
This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition Report: Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
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