16th Oct, 2016 12:00 EST
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GEORGE (AMERICAN, 1905-1990) AND MIRA (AMERICAN, B. 1942) NAKASHIMA
SPECIAL CONOID ROOM DIVIDER, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1989/1991
Persian walnut, pandanus cloth, and rosewood. Signed and dated: "Nakashima March 6 1991" Signed with client's name: "Morrissey"
H: 23, W: 84, D: 22 1/2 in.
Provenance: Collection of Jim & Nan Morrissey, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Acquired directly from the artist, 1991
Sold for $59,375
Estimated at $20,000 - $30,000
Persian walnut, pandanus cloth, and rosewood. Signed and dated: "Nakashima March 6 1991" Signed with client's name: "Morrissey"
Provenance: Collection of Jim & Nan Morrissey, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Acquired directly from the artist, 1991
NOTE:
This lot was designed by George Nakashima, yet executed by Mira Nakashima following his death. It is accompanied by the original sketch signed and dated: "Mira Nakashima Yarnall, June 24, 1989 and 2/2/91." It is also accompanied by a photocopy of the orginal invoice and carbon copy of the original purchase receipt.
