Lot Essay
This lot is accompanied by an original sketch by Nakashima of the design for the tea cart, as well as a copy of a 1972 invoice listing a "cart" created for this commission.
GEORGE NAKASHIMA, CIRCA 1972
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AN ENGLISH OAK AND WALNUT BURL TEA CART
George Nakashima, circa 1972
Open form with two adjustable shelves, the top with dramatic burl and natural fissures in the wood grain, with handle at one end and two wheels
32½in. (82.6cm.) high, 51½in. (130.8cm.) long, 28¾in. (73cm.) long
George Nakashima, circa 1972
Open form with two adjustable shelves, the top with dramatic burl and natural fissures in the wood grain, with handle at one end and two wheels
32½in. (82.6cm.) high, 51½in. (130.8cm.) long, 28¾in. (73cm.) long