GEORGE NAKASHIMA Rare bookcase/desk

Lot 1202

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David Rago began dealing in American decorative ceramics at the age of sixteen, at a flea market in his home state of New Jersey. Today, Rago is a leading U.S. auction house with $33 million in annual sales with specialties in early 20th Century Design, Modern and Contemporary Art, 20th Century Cera...Read more

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About Auction

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Modern Design

By Rago

Jan 20, 2019

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Lot Description

GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990)
NAKASHIMA STUDIO
Rare bookcase/desk, New Hope, PA, 1961
Cherry, walnut
Unmarked
90" x 72" x 21 1/2"
Provenance: Copy of Nakashima Studio letter
Condition
Rich patina to original patina. Some darkened dents, scuffs and scratches throughout. Minor filled chips to both lower edges of sides.
Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and/or independent consultants and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (609) 397-9374 or e-mail info@ragoarts.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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