

Lot 47W
George Nakashima (1905-1990) Kent Hall Lamp
1979
American black walnut root, walnut, holly, fiberglass, ink marked 'George Nakashima August 1979'; sold together with a copy of the letter of authenticity from George Nakashima Woodworkers and a copy of the order card from 1978
height 58 3/4in (149.5cm), diameter 16 1/2in (42cm)
1979
American black walnut root, walnut, holly, fiberglass, ink marked 'George Nakashima August 1979'; sold together with a copy of the letter of authenticity from George Nakashima Woodworkers and a copy of the order card from 1978
height 58 3/4in (149.5cm), diameter 16 1/2in (42cm)
14 December 2021, 14:00 EST
New YorkSold for US$47,812.50 inc. premium
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George Nakashima (1905-1990)
Kent Hall Lamp
1979
American black walnut root, walnut, holly, fiberglass, ink marked 'George Nakashima August 1979'; sold together with a copy of the letter of authenticity from George Nakashima Woodworkers and a copy of the order card from 1978
height 58 3/4in (149.5cm), diameter 16 1/2in (42cm)
1979
American black walnut root, walnut, holly, fiberglass, ink marked 'George Nakashima August 1979'; sold together with a copy of the letter of authenticity from George Nakashima Woodworkers and a copy of the order card from 1978
height 58 3/4in (149.5cm), diameter 16 1/2in (42cm)
Footnotes
Literature
Mira Nakashima, 'Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima', Abrams, 2003, p. 109 (model illustrated)
The design was originally conceived for Columbia University in 1962.