Mira Nakashima (American, b. 1942) Special "Odakyu" Style Room Divider Cabinet, George Nakashima Woodworker, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 2008

American black walnut case with single-board top, maple door panels, and oak interior
Single laurel butterfly to proper left side of case. Finished back with book-matched American black walnut panels.
The two central doors open to reveal single, fixed shelf. The left and right doors each open to a single compartment, each with two, adjustable shelves.
Signed and dated: "Mira Nakashima November 4, 2008"

H: 29, W: 84, D: 25 3/4 in.

Note

This lot is sold with a digital copy of the original preparatory drawing for the present lot and a digital copy of the original invoice from George Nakashima Woodworker.

Literature

Derek Ostergard, George Nakashima: Full Circle, pp. 168-169 (related model illustrated)
George Nakashima, The Soul of a Tree, p.172 (related model illustrated)
George Nakashima Woodworkers, studio catalogue, c. 2005, p. 18 (related model illustrated)
Mira Nakashima, Nature, Form & Spirit, pp. 205-207 (related model illustrated)

Provenance

Commissioned directly from Mira Nakashima and George Nakashima Woodworker

Property from the Estate of Geoffrey Halaburt