Nakashima
from the Collection of Murray and Ruth Raphel
Ruth and Murray Raphel began a life-long relationship with George Nakashima in the early 1960s and continued to purchase pieces from the artist for over two decades. The Raphels, who owned a clothing business in Atlantic City, New Jersey, personally met with George about once every year or two to select wood for each acquisition.
The closer the relationship a client had with Mr. Nakashima, the more interesting the wood selection tended to be. Additionally, these clients often ended up with rarer forms, such as the Bahut cabinet.
The present lot represents part of the heart of this family’s collection and is being offered for sale for the first time.
Works from the Raphel Collection
409
George Nakashima
Hanging Wall cabinet
result: $52,500
410
George Nakashima
Rare Bahut cabinet
result: $33,750
412
George Nakashima
Conoid chairs, set of six
result: $40,000
413
George Nakashima
Exceptional Conoid dining table
result: $60,000
415
George Nakashima
Triple Chest of Drawers
result: $27,500
480
George Nakashima
Wall shelves, set of three
result: $11,250
482
George Nakashima
Special trundle bed
result: $10,625
407
George Nakashima
Kornblut cabinet
result: $13,750
475
In the manner of George Nakashima
Daybed
result: $4,688
430
George Nakashima
Conoid chair
result: $6,175
402
George Nakashima
Table lamp
result: $20,000