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Lot 144

Set of Eight Conoid Dining Chairs, 1976 and 1978

Lot 144

Set of Eight Conoid Dining Chairs, 1976 and 1978

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

Estimate$20,000 – $30,000

Status

Closed

George Nakashima

(Japanese-American, 1905-1990)

Set of Eight Conoid Dining Chairs, 1976 and 1978

rosewood, hickory

signed Ebsworth to underside of each example.

H 35 1/2 x W 21 x D 20 inches

Property from the Estate of Barney A. Ebsworth, Seattle, Washington

Provenance:

Acquired directly from the artist, New Hope, Pennsylvania

The piece will include a copy of the original order card provided by Nakashima Woodworkers

Each example has scattered light scuffs, scratches, and minor shallow dents. Color and finish consistent throughout and seemingly original. One chair has water damage to top rail and light scattered water remnants to seat. Another example has a surface scratch measuring 7 1/4 inches to seat. Minor dryness to finish of seat. A third example has a loss of material to front left seat corner measuring 1 1/2 inch.

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Hudson Berry

Director, Senior Specialist, Modern Design

[email protected]312.334.4217

Mr. Berry joined the firm in 2018, approaching the category of Design with a vision and aesthetic that has brought waves of accolades to the Hindman brand. He evaluates, researches, and catalogues over 3,000 works of design each year. Prior to joining Hindman, Mr. Berry served as co-founder of Condition Report Conservation, a conservation and restoration studio focused on 20th-century design, where he worked with some of the nation’s leading galleries, collectors, institutions, and design fairs.

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Modern Design

Set of Eight Conoid Dining Chairs, 1976 and 1978

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