Sale 1942
New York
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18 December 2007
Price realised
USD 4,000
Estimate
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905-1990) A Walnut Side Table, circa 1970 12¾ in. (32.4 cm.) high, 18¼ in. (46.3 cm.) wide, 17 in. (43.2 cm.) deep with original owner's name
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