$15,000
Good overall vintage condition.
Finish is even and warm, showing only minor wear to frame overall. A few small dents and chips to feet, and small losses/splits originating at failed older repair to back edge of crest rail. Upholstery is clean, padding is firm.
Chair features rich and expressive grain. Signed with client name to underside of one foot ‘Abelove’. Sold with a digital copy of the original order card.
Nakashima Studio
USA, 1972
American black walnut, hickory, upholstery, webbing
33½ h × 34½ w × 31 d in (85 × 88 × 79 cm)
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Dr. and Mrs. William Abelove | Private Collection | Sotheby's, New York, Important 20th Century Design, 14 June 2008, Lot 141 | Private Collection, New York
Auctioneer:
Rago
Date:
2020-09-12
