GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905–1990) Conoid, one-of-a-kind piece (in these dimensions), acquired by Mr. Leon Lowenstern, Vineland, New Jersey, USA, and paid for on May 29, 1965 Very large (boat-shaped) walnut dining table. The base consists of two V-shaped legs joined by a floor brace and resting on long glides. The tabletop is a truncated ellipse and is made in two sections. Produced by the George Nakashima Woodworkers Studio, New Hope, USA. H. 73.5 cm – L. 229 cm – W. 106 cm Acknowledgments: We extend our deepest gratitude to the Nakashima Foundation for Peace and to Mira Nakashima, the artist’s daughter, for confirming the authenticity of this work, for her research in her archives, and for providing us with a copy of the original purchase receipt—this copy will be given to the buyer. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Lowenstern, Vineland, New Jersey, USA. Work invoiced on May 29, 1965, by the artist’s studio.
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Lot no. 264

GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905–1990) Conoid, one-of-a-kind piece (in these dimensions), acquired by Mr. Leon Lowenstern, Vineland, New Jersey, USA, and paid for on May 29, 1965 Very large (boat-shaped) walnut dining table. The base consists of two V-shaped legs joined by a floor brace and resting on long glides. The tabletop is a truncated ellipse and is made in two sections. Produced by the George Nakashima Woodworkers Studio, New Hope, USA. H. 73.5 cm – L. 229 cm – W. 106 cm Acknowledgments: We extend our deepest gratitude to the Nakashima Foundation for Peace and to Mira Nakashima, the artist’s daughter, for confirming the authenticity of this work, for her research in her archives, and for providing us with a copy of the original purchase receipt—this copy will be given to the buyer. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Lowenstern, Vineland, New Jersey, USA. Work invoiced on May 29, 1965, by the artist’s studio.

Estimate
€20,000 - €30,000
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
32%
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905–1990) Conoid, one-of-a-kind piece (in these dimensions), acquired by Mr. Leon Lowenstern, Vineland, New Jersey, USA, and paid for on May 29, 1965 Very large (boat-shaped) walnut dining table. The base consists of two V-shaped legs joined by a floor brace and resting on long glides. The tabletop is a truncated ellipse and is made in two sections. Produced by the George Nakashima Woodworkers Studio, New Hope, USA. H. 73.5 cm – L. 229 cm – W. 106 cm Acknowledgments: We extend our deepest gratitude to the Nakashima Foundation for Peace and to Mira Nakashima, the artist’s daughter, for confirming the authenticity of this work, for her research in her archives, and for providing us with a copy of the original purchase receipt—this copy will be given to the buyer. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Lowenstern, Vineland, New Jersey, USA. Work invoiced on May 29, 1965, by the artist’s studio.
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