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
estimate: $30,000–40,000

410
George Nakashima
Rare Bahut cabinet
estimate: $20,000–30,000

412
George Nakashima
Conoid chairs, set of six
estimate: $17,000–22,000

413
George Nakashima
Exceptional Conoid dining table
estimate: $20,000–30,000

415
George Nakashima
Triple Chest of Drawers
estimate: $15,000–20,000

480
George Nakashima
Wall shelves, set of three
estimate: $2,500–3,500

482
George Nakashima
Special trundle bed
estimate: $5,000–7,000

407
George Nakashima
Kornblut cabinet
estimate: $10,000–15,000

475
In the manner of George Nakashima
Daybed
estimate: $2,000–3,000

430
George Nakashima
Conoid chair
estimate: $2,500–3,500

402
George Nakashima
Table lamp
estimate: $6,500–8,500