{"product_id":"george-nakashima-english-walnut-free-edge-room-divider-on-granite-base-1955","title":"George Nakashima English Walnut Free-Edge Room Divider on Granite Base, 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorge Nakashima English Walnut Free-Edge Room Divider on Granite Base, 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare and unique English walnut room divider \/ sculptural slab, designed for the collection of Robert and Dorothy Friedlander, February 26, 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Nakashima drawing, dated February 26, 1955 and marked “Friedlander,” identifies the work as a large English walnut room divider, #760, noting the highly figured walnut, free edges on both sides, and natural opening in the slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slab has powerful vertical presence, with irregular natural edges, rich figuring, fissures, and organic openings that reflect Nakashima’s celebrated philosophy of honoring the soul of the tree. The rough granite stone base gives the piece weight, stability, and a strong sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Robert and Dorothy Friedlander Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing Reference: Friedlander drawing, February 26, 1955, room divider #760\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal height with granite stone base: approximately 89.75 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood slab height: approximately 77.5 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood slab width: approximately 30 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGranite stone base: approximately 32 in. W x 30 in. D x 12.25 in. H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal fine vintage condition, with natural variations, fissures, irregularities, and surface character inherent to the live-edge walnut slab and granite stone base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful and unusually sculptural work, combining architectural scale, natural material presence, and the quiet sensitivity central to Nakashima’s practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Converso Chicago","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45224900722870,"sku":"C00005082","price":160000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/0227\/0134\/files\/0__NIK9198.jpg?v=1782752593","url":"https:\/\/conversomod.com\/products\/george-nakashima-english-walnut-free-edge-room-divider-on-granite-base-1955","provider":"Converso Chicago","version":"1.0","type":"link"}