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January 23, 2012
Townsend Collection Part I Breaks Auction Records; Part II Scheduled for June 23
“I am intensely proud of my team. We utilized all of our resources to produce the sale that Antique Helper was built to handle. In the end, the Sunset was glorious on this day,” said Dan Ripley in a poetic closing statement. MOREArts & Antiques Auction Featuring Mission To Modern Design
March 30, 2008
Lot: 1199Lot: 1201 
 Embed this image:  | LOT 1200George Nakashima Set 4 259 Side Chairs WiddicombEstimate: $4000 - $8000 Realized: $2200 Lot of four side chairs, each branded ''George Nakashima 259'' (model #259-W Widdicomb USA, c. 1955), with hickory spindle back and seat with original turquoise vinyl cushions, on turned tapering legs joined by stretchers. Purchased in 1954. One with repaired split at frame rail, one with repair to back of frame near top rail, and one with small screw in top rail. Provenance: Single family ownership since original purchase in the 1950's at Nakashima’s studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania. |
