GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905-1990) Important 'Arlyn' Low Table, 1977

Description

Details

GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905-1990) Important 'Arlyn' Low Table, 1977 with expressive grain and free edges redwood root burl, walnut 16 x 78 x 56 ½ in. (40.6 x 198.2 x 143.5 cm)

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. William Sharp Jr., Connecticut, acquired directly from the artist, 1977 Thence by descent to the present owner

Literature

G. Nakashima, The Soul of a Tree: A Woodworker's Reflections, Tokyo, 1981, pp. 36-37, 168 D. E. Ostergard, George Nakashima Full Circle, New York, 1989, pp. 134-137 The Soul of a Tree - George Nakashima, exh. cat., Odakyu Museum, Tokyo, 1993, pp. 83, 129, no. 56 M. Nakashima, Nature Form & Spirit: The life and legacy of George Nakashima, New York, 2003, p. 111

Further Details

This lot is accompanied by a copy of the original order card and copy an original drawing.

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GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905-1990) Important 'Arlyn' Low Table, 1977

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Estimate $150,000-$250,000Jun 10, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

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Jun 10, 2026 3:00 PM EDT

New York, NY, United States

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