Lot 17

Lot 17

George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) "Mira" High Chair, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1969

Sale 5252 - Design

Oct 26, 2022 7:00AM ET

Live / Philadelphia

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Estimate

$1,500 - 2,500

Price Realized

$2,016

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Description

Catalogue Note

George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) "Mira" High Chair, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1969

American black walnut
The underside with client's name and studio notation: 25"

H: 34 3/4, W: 21, D: 18 in. (overall), H: 25 in. (seat height)

Note

This lot is sold together with a digital copy of the original order card from George Nakashima Woodworker.

Literature

George Nakashima, The Soul of a Tree, pp. 201, 203
Derek Ostergard, George Nakashima: Full Circle, pp. 148-149
Mira Nakashima, Nature, Form & Spirit, pp. 81-82, 94
The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, George Nakashima: A Master's Furniture and Philosophy, p. 64

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist
Property from a Distinguished Pennsylvania Family Collection

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