New Life for the Noble Tree: The Dr. Arthur & Evelyn Krosnick Collection of Masterworks by George Nakashima

Published by Sotheby's, 2006

About this Item

Catalog of a sale held at Sotheby s, New York, on December 15, 2006, showcasing the Arthur and Evelyn Krosnick collection of George Nakashima furniture and lighting, or actually the second collection, as the first 112 pieces-- was completely destroyed by fire in 1989. George Nakashima essentially stopped what he was doing and focused on rebuilding the collection replacing the lost items with what he deemed better examples, owing to his own technical and artistic maturation, though many were completed under the guidance of his daughter, Mira, after George passed away in 1990. Highlights include an important Arlyn table, lot 313, that fetched $822,000 (a record for the artist) on a pre-sale estimate of $300,000-$500,000; a superb Minguren II table that brought $180,000; a magnificent Arlyn II coffee table that sold for $204,000; and a set of eight Conoid chairs that sold for $96,000. The catalog of the Krosnick sale remains a touchstone for collectors interested in the work of George Nakashima. 103 pages with 85 lots, mostly with full color illustrations, printed wrappers. Price results laid in on a xeroxed sheet. Minor bumping to extremities. Seller Inventory # ABE-1680387892285

Bibliographic Details

Title: New Life for the Noble Tree: The Dr. Arthur ...

Publisher: Sotheby's

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition