$12,300
Eight George Nakashima (1905-1990) New Chairs, New Hope, Pennsylvania, mid-20th century, walnut with hickory spindles, ht. 35 3/4, wd. 18 1/2 in. Provenance: The estate of Lois Smiley. Smiley was born in New York, where she eventually studied with Rufino Tamayo and Vaclav Vytlacil. Her artwork followed in their traditions of abstract expressionism with a focus on figural and landscape painting. She taught drawing and painting in New York and later in the Boston area. Over her lifetime, Smiley amassed a collection of important modern decorative arts including Tiffany glass, Wegner, and Nakashima furniture, much of which is included in this sale. Estimate $10,000-15,000 Original finish, some loss to top rail on one chair, one seat with minor seperation at joint. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-06-20
