A GROUP OF THREE ROSEWOOD TABLE ARTICLES

GEORGE NAKASHIMA

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A GROUP OF THREE ROSEWOOD TABLE ARTICLES
george nakashima
Comprising a slightly concave circular tray with angular handle and exposed tenon construction, on two feet, signed George Nakashima; a three light candelabrum, the slab shaft intersected with a shaped rectangular arm with free form lower edge; and a wedge-shaped pencil stand, the wide end with free form edge
the tray 8in. (20.3cm.) high, 15¾in. (40cm.) diameter; the candelabrum 7¾in. (19.7cm.) high, 13½in. (34.3cm.) wide; the pencil stand 7¾in. (19.7cm.) long (3)

Lot Essay

This lot is accompanied by a note from Nakashima dated April 19, 1972, in which he sketched his design for the "Special Signature Tray", as well as a design for candleholders, and a copy of an invoice listing the tray.

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