$161,000
George Nakashima
Important and Rare Minguren coffee table
USA, 1977 redwood root burl, American black walnut 61¼ w x 53 d x 15¼ h in (156 x 135 x 39 cm)
result: $161,000
An exceptionally figured solid redwood slab top with sap grain detail, numerous fissures, burls, free edges and four walnut butterflies to underside.
Client name to underside: [Hoffman]. Sold with a copy of the original order card and invoice and a letter of authentication from Mira Nakashima.
provenance: Acquired directly from the artist | John Hoffman, Pennsylvania | Wright, Important 20th Century Design , 3 December 2006, Lot 348 | Private Collection, New York
literature: George Nakashima: Full Circle , Ostergard, pg. 133, 134 discuss Minguren I forms
Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2016-11-17
