George Nakashima on Sale Now at Auction

Lot 48: George Nakashima, Walnut Sideboard

Estimated Price: $10,000 - $15,000

Description: George Nakashima, Walnut Sideboard(Japanese-American, 1905-1990), pegged and dovetailed construction, two sliding slatted pandus cloth doors open to reveal a three drawer and adjustable shelf compartment to the right and two adjustable shelves to the left, ink signed "Knapp" to back panel.32 x 60 x 20 in.Sold with original sketch signed and dated July 16, 1966.Collection of John and Helen Knapp, Chapel Hill, NC. Purchased from the Nakashima shop, 1966.Some fading to finish; light surface abrasions from normal use.

Lot 49: George Nakashima, Hanging Wall Cabinet

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $7,000

Description: George Nakashima, Hanging Wall Cabinet(Japanese-American, 1905-1990), cherry, overhanging free-form edge top, pegged and dovetailed construction, two sliding doors open to reveal one open compartment to the right and a single adjustable shelf to the left, ink signed "Knapp."14.5 x 72 x 14.5 in.Sold with a copy of the original invoice and sketch.Collection of John and Helen Knapp, Chapel Hill, NC. Purchased from the Nakashima shop, 1966.Light surface abrasions from normal use.

Lot 50: George Nakashima, Six Mira Chairs

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000

Description: George Nakashima, Six Mira Chairs(Japanese-American, 1905-1990), walnut, carved spindle backs, triangular form plank seats, ink signed "Knapp 17" to underside.26.5 x 17 x 16.25 in.Sold with a copy of the original invoice and sketch.Collection of John and Helen Knapp, Chapel Hill, NC. Purchased from the Nakashima shop, 1966.No apparent condition concerns.

Lot 51: George Nakashima, Pair of Chairs

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500

Description: George Nakashima, Pair of Chairs(Japanese-American, 1905-1990), cherry and ash, grass seats, pegged construction, cabinet maker's marks to underside.27 1/2 x 22 1/8 x 18 in.Sold with a copy of the original invoice and sketch.Collection of John and Helen Knapp, Chapel Hill, NC. Purchased from the Nakashima shop, 1966.No apparent condition concerns.

Lot 52: George Nakashima, Grass Seat Stool

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200

Description: George Nakashima, Grass Seat Stool(Japanese-American, 1905-1990), walnut, woven grass seat.12 x 20 x 20.25 in.Sold with a copy of the original invoice and sketch.Collection of John and Helen Knapp, Chapel Hill, NC. Purchased from the Nakashima shop, 1966.No apparent condition concerns.

Lot 53: George Nakashima, Frenchman's Cove Dining Table

Estimated Price: $7,000 - $10,000

Description: George Nakashima, Frenchman's Cove Dining Table(Japanese-American, 1905-1990), American black walnut, rosewood, three butterfly joints to top, 1 in. top, ink signed "Knapp" to underside.29 x 39.5 x 72 in.Sold with a copy of the original invoice and sketch.Collection of John and Helen Knapp, Chapel Hill, NC. Purchased from the Nakashima shop, 1966.Refinished top.

Lot 216: George Nakashima (1905-1990) Get leg, 269 série «Origins»

Estimated Price: €15,000 - €20,000

Description: George Nakashima (1905-1990) Get leg, 269 série «Origins» Table Noyer américain Édition Widdicomb Date de création : 1957-1961 H 73,5 × L 187 × P 163 cm (ouvert) H 73,5 × L 187 × P 97,5 cm (fermé)

Lot 217: George Nakashima (1905-1990) Série «Frenchman’s cove II”

Estimated Price: €22,000 - €28,000

Description: George Nakashima (1905-1990) Série «Frenchman's cove II' Table Noyer américain Date de création : 1959 H 73 × L 214 × P 102 cm

Lot 218: George Nakashima (1905-1990) Enfilade

Estimated Price: €16,000 - €22,000

Description: George Nakashima (1905-1990) Enfilade Noyer américain et laiton Réalisée pour la firme Widdicomb Estampillé G. Nakashima et étiquette en tissu de la firme Widdicomb Date de création : 1957-1961 H 82 × L 267,5 × P 57 cm

Lot 358: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905-1990)

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905-1990) A PAIR OF 'CUSHION' SOFAS, CIRCA 1960 walnut, with cushions each 30½ in. (77.5 cm.) high, 48 in. (122 cm.) wide, 30¾ in. (78 cm.) deep (2)

Lot 374: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905-1990) FOR WIDDICOMB

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905-1990) FOR WIDDICOMB AN 'ORIGINS' HEADBOARD, CIRCA 1962 walnut, together with a walnut and metal clothing rack by Mira Nakashima, designed for Uniqlo headboard: 43 in. (109.2 cm.) high, 79 in. (200.7 cm.) wide, coatrack: 71¾ in. (182.3 cm.) high headboard branded George Nakashima with original Widdicomb paper tag (2)

Lot 401: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905-1990)

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905-1990) A 'CONOID' COFFEE TABLE, CIRCA 1965 walnut 14 in. (35.5 cm.) high, 43 in. (109.2 cm.) wide, 28½ in. (72.4 cm.) deep

Lot 437: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $18,000 - $24,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Pair of Conoid Cushion chairs, New Hope, PA, 1989; American black walnut, hickory, upholstery; Signed and dated, "George Nakashima April 3rd 1989"; 34" x 34 1/2" x 36"; Provenance: Original owner, purchased from the artist. Copy of the original receipt available.

Lot 438: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $25,000 - $35,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Eight Conoid chairs, New Hope, PA, 1981; Walnut, hickory; Signed with client's name; 35 1/2" x 20" x 22"; Provenance available: Copy of correspondence. Purchased from artist by current owner.

Lot 439: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $14,000 - $18,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Minguren IV dining table, New Hope, PA, 1981; Walnut, rosewood; Signed with client's name and date; 29" x 85" x 41 1/2"; Provenance available: Copy of correspondence. Purchased from artist by current owner.

Lot 440: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $20,000 - $30,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Conoid bench, New Hope, PA, 1983; American black walnut, hickory; Signed with client's name; 32 1/2" x 90" x 32 3/4"; Provenance available: Copy of original drawing and invoice

Lot 441: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $9,500

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Trestle dining table, New Hope, PA, 1959; Walnut, rosewood; One leaf signed with client's name; 29" x 42" x 60", two leaves: 14 3/4"; Provenance available: Copy of original invoice

Lot 442: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $9,000 - $14,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Set of eight Grass-Seated chairs, New Hope, PA, 1957; Black walnut, hickory, woven grass cord; Brass labels; 27 1/2" x 22 1/2" x 19"; Provenance available: Copy of original receipt

Lot 443: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Conoid chair, New Hope, PA, 1987; Walnut, hickory; Signed George Nakashima with client's name; 35 1/2" x 20" x 21 1/2"; Provenance available: Copy of original receipt and invoice. Purchased from the artist by current owner.

Lot 444: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Mira stool, New Hope, PA, 1960; American black walnut; Unmarked; 36 1/2" x 22 1/2" x 19"; Provenance available: Copy of original invoice

Lot 445: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Nightstand, New Hope, PA, 1960; American black walnut; Unmarked; 21 1/2" x 20" x 20"; Provenance available: Copy of original invoice and drawing

Lot 446: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Cube and side table, New Hope, PA, 1961; American black walnut; Side table signed with client's name; Cube: 15" x 15" x 15"; Provenance available for cube: Copy of original invoice and sketch

Lot 447: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $12,000 - $16,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Walnut Special Bookshelf, New Hope, PA, 1976; Unmarked; 84" x 36" x 13"; Provenance available: Copy of original order card and letter of authentication from Mira Nakashima. Purchased from artist by current owner.

Lot 448: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $30,000 - $50,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Conoid Cross-Legged desk, New Hope, PA, 1987; French olive ash, walnut; Signed George Nakashima 1987; 29" x 72 1/2" x 38"; Provenance available: Copies of original receipt, invoice, and drawing. Purchased from the artist by current owner.

Lot 449: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $50,000 - $70,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Fine Minguren I coffee table, New Hope, PA, 1980; English oak burl, American black walnut; Signed and dated; 15" x 51" x 31"; Provenance available: Copy of original order card and letter of authentication from Mira Nakashima. Purchased from artist by current owner.

Lot 450: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $12,000 - $18,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Triple cabinet, New Hope, PA, 1976/1981; Walnut, pandanus cloth; Signed and dated; 32" x 84" x 20"; Provenance available: Copy of original drawing and correspondence. Purchased from artist by current owner.

Lot 451: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $6,500 - $8,500

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Double dresser, New Hope, PA, 1960; American black walnut; Signed with client's name; 32" x 72" x 21 1/2"; Provenance: Copy of original invoice

Lot 452: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $10,000 - $15,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; American black walnut End Table, New Hope, PA, 1973; Unmarked; 29" x 29 1/2" x 30"; Provenance available: Copy of original order card and letter of authentication from Mira Nakashima. Purchased from artist by current owner.

Lot 865: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $18,000 - $24,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Walnut Conoid Desk, New Hope, PA, 1975; Signed and dated; 29" x 54" x 33 1/2"; Provenance available: Copy of original order card and letter of authentication from Mira Nakashima. Purchased from artist by current owner.

Lot 866: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $10,000 - $15,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Triple Cabinet, New Hope, PA, 1959; American black walnut; Signed with client's name; 32" x 83 1/2" x 19"; Provenance available: Copy of original invoice and sketch

Lot 867: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $25,000 - $35,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Fine Conoid dining table, New Hope, PA, 1979; American black walnut, rosewood; Signed with client's name; 28 1/2" x 90" x 43 1/2"; Provenance available: Copy of original receipt and drawings. Purchased from the artist by current owner.

Lot 868: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Table lamp, New Hope, PA, 1987; Walnut, holly, fiberglass shade; Marked KH 3/87 with client's name; 18 1/2" x 8 1/2"; Provenance available: Copy of original invoice, sketch, and receipt. Purchased from artist by current owner.

Lot 869: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Hanging Wall Case, New Hope, PA, before 1954; Walnut; Unmarked; 12" x 54" x 10"; Provenance available: Letter of authentication from Mira Nakashima

Lot 870: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $8,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Full-sized Plank headboard, New Hope, PA, 1960s; Walnut, rosewood; Signed with client's name; 39" x 74" x 4 1/4"; Provenance available: Copy of original invoice and sketch

Lot 871: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $16,000 - $20,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Conoid coffee table, New Hope, PA, 1960s; English oak burl, oak; Signed with client's name; 12 1/2" x 23 1/4" x 62 3/4"; Provenance available: Copy of original invoice and sketches

Lot 872: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS;

Estimated Price: $7,000 - $9,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); NAKASHIMA STUDIOS; Four-door cabinet, New Hope, PA, 1952; American black walnut; Unmarked; 32" x 90 1/4" x 20"; Provenance available: Original receipt

Lot 881: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); WIDDICOMB; Origins

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); WIDDICOMB; Origins dining table (202-W) and six chairs, two arm-, four side- (206-W), Grand Rapids, MI, 1950s; Walnut, laurel, upholstery; Dining table branded, decal, stenciled numbers; Dining table: 28 1/2" x 72" x 42", one leaf: 22", armchair: 29" x 25 1/2" x 28", side chair: 36" x 19 1/2" x 26"

Lot 882: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); WIDDICOMB; Origins

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); WIDDICOMB; Origins cabinet with vitrine (no. 205), Grand Rapids, MI, 1905s; Laurel, carpathian elm, walnut, brass; Fabric label and branded; Overall: 66" x 84" x 22 1/2"

Lot 883: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); WIDDICOMB; Origins

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $7,500

Description: GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905 - 1990); WIDDICOMB; Origins cabinet (no. 247-L), Grand Rapids, MI, 1950s; Laurel, carpathian elm, walnut; Fabric label; 32" x 74" x 21 1/2"