A few examples of appraisal values for
NAKASHIMA FOR WIDDICOMB

• TOM NAKASHIMA (AMERICAN 1941-)
  TOM NAKASHIMA (AMERICAN 1941-) WIGWAM AND TREE Oil on canvas: 30 X 14 in. Framed; lower right signed and dated T Nakashima 94
• Japanese wakizashi , funa-gata
  Japanese wakizashi , funa-gata nakago (tang), chu-sugaha hamon (temper line), mokume grain, four character rei (signature), ke sho yasuri-yasurime (file marks), copper habaki with etched falling rain pattern, mixed metal kashira and kojiri (end caps) with floral design, lacquered hilt and scabbard, Shinto or Shinshinto blade, Edo period (1600-1867) or earlier, blade length 14-1/8 in., tang 5-1/8 in. Lacking kozuka (small knife), blade with some corrosion, grime, several nicks on cutting edge, separations to hilt and scabbard, losses to lacquer, hilt missing two 3/4 x 1-1/4 in. pieces. The Estate of Joel H. and Alice Radcliffe, Greensboro, North Carolina.
• MID-LENGTH WAKIZASHI W/ SHAKUDO
  MID-LENGTH WAKIZASHI W/ SHAKUDO NANAKO TSUBA Mid-length Wakizashi with a shakudo tsuba signed by Nanko Nagoya-mono, having a 3 Cedar temper line, possibly SEKI School, with no apparent signature, together with a scabbard having a green glitter lacquer finish. Approximate measurements: Blade l. 18". Habaki l. . 875" Handle from Fuchi to Kashira l. 5. 875"
• Japanese Wakizashi sword signed
  Japanese Wakizashi sword signed ''Noshu Ju Yasuharu'' with a long blade with one hole an iron tsuba decorated with a village scene and signed Jakushi (c. 1750). The temper line is bright medium straight with minor surface stains and rust no bends and chips. The iron handle fittings with enlarged gold dragons in clouds the scabbard of crushed abalone in green lacquer with some minor loss with a red copper kozuka and blade. Circa - 1830-1850.
• George Nakashima open arm chairs;
  George Nakashima open arm chairs; five spindle back, turned tapered legs, single front stretcher, designed for John Widdicomb. 35 3/4"H x 25"W x 23"D. Signed "George Nakashima Sundra" on underside. Purchased 1954. One chair in good condition with small screw in back of top rail, one chair damaged on seat frame and top rail. Provenance: Single family ownership since original purchase in the 1950's at Nakashima’s studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
• Japanese katana and wakizashi
  Japanese katana and wakizashi mounted as daisho showa period blades mounted Katana mei; noshu seki ju nin yoshichika saku, shinogi-zukuri 25 in, ko-itame hada, midare-gunome hamon Wakizashi mei; Seki ju Kanewaka saku, shinogi-zukuri 21 in, ko-itame hada, midare-gunome hamon, both with iron mokko tsuba, shaduko fuchi kashira of pine needles, menuki of brass dragons. PROVENANCE: Private Collection ,000-
• A Wakizashi in black lacquered
  A Wakizashi in black lacquered mounts, scabbard with elaborate lacquer work of a shishi, blade signed Noshu Junin Kanefusa. Length of blade 20 3/8 in., 51.75 cm. Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
• A Shinto Wakizashi in
  A Shinto Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata:  Shinogi-Zukuri Iori-mune with shallow tori-zoriNagasa:. 50.5cmMotohaba: 2.8cm Sakihaba: 2.2cm Kasane: 7mmHada: itame but detail obscured by light abrasionHamon: Suguha base with pointed ko-gunomeKissaki: chu-kissakiNakago:  suriage one mekugi ana, signed Terushige (possibly 4th generation circa 1648)Koshirae yellow silk braid bound over black lacquered same tsuka, round iron tsuba with gold inlay. Menuki bow arrows and quiver in copper and gold plain iron fuchi (kashira missing)Provenance: gifted in 1962.Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa. All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
• George Nakashima. Special
  George Nakashima. Special wall-hanging cabinet. 1958, American black walnut, laminate, brass. 20¼ h × 36 w × 18 d in. result: $8,820. estimate: $9,000–12,000. Cabinet features a drop-front door concealing two compartments and three adjustable shelves. Signed to reverse with clients' name 'Posner’. Sold with a digital copy of the original order card. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Mr. and Mrs. Helen and Henry Posner, Hopewell | Thence by descent
• TOM NAKASHIMA (AMERICAN 1941-)
  TOM NAKASHIMA (AMERICAN 1941-) WIGWAM AND TREE Etching and aquatint on rives de lin paper: 30 x 22 in. Framed; lower left numbered: 47/50; lower center titled: Wigwam and Tree; lower right signed and dated: Nakashima 94
• Wakizashi Japanese Samurai
  Wakizashi Japanese Samurai companion short sword; cloth and shagreen wrapped handle with menouku mounts, embossed gilt tsuba, enameled scabbard decorated with gold flake and swirling mythical insects. Knife 24"L. Blade 17 3/4"L. Damage to scabbard surface.
• Japanese Nashiji Lacquer Box
  Japanese Nashiji Lacquer Box Japanese 19th century a storage box decoration of three friends pine prunis and bamboo with nashiji interior; lg. 16 in. ht. 6 in. (40.6 x 15.2 cm) Condition: Special Auction Notes: U.S bidders may pay with cash personal check money order bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. No credit cards accepted. Bidders unknown to Cowan??Ts may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information.Please register early to allow sufficient time for bidder approval.
• Japanese wakizashi , iriyama-gata
  Japanese wakizashi , iriyama-gata nakagojiri (butt end of tang), chu-suguha hamon (temper line), mokume grain, mumei (no signature), faint yasurime (file marks), probably higaki , silver habaki with falling rain pattern, kashira (end cap on hilt) with monk holding scroll, kurikata (cord guide) with mountainside, house and conifers, copper tsuba curved with Hotei crossing stream, waves verso, two character signature, hilt with leather ito (wrapping) over ray skin, menuki made as birds, fuchi with carved conifer trunk and branches, two seppa , mountings with gold highlights, probably Shinto blade, Edo period (1600-1867), blade length 13-1/16 in., tang 5-1/4 in. Blade with loss to tip, some corrosion, grime, several nicks to cutting edge, lacking kozuka (small knife), and possibly one fuchi on scabbard, several dents to scabbard. The Estate of Joel H. and Alice Radcliffe, Greensboro, North Carolina.
• Japanese WWII Wakizashi with
  Japanese WWII Wakizashi with Scabbard Un-signed Edo period Wak?has a 23.5" blade?with standard military mounts?and Junior officer's knot. Nice three-piece habaki and family Mon on handle. Two holes in tang. Condition: Very good.
• 18th century Japanese short
  18th century Japanese short sword, wakizashi , tang with inscriptions Totomi-(no) Kami-Fujiwara-Kanehiro , Etchu jo-Fujiwara-Hirosumi-Nambantetsa-saku-kore , yasurime (file marks) are kiri , hamon (temper line) is possibly hitatsura , plain wooden saya (scabbard) with World War II cord-wrapped ray skin tsuka (handle), with cherry blossom menuki , gilt habaki (blade collar) with etched diagonal lines, iron tsuba , leaf design, signed 2-3/4 in., blade dimensions: nagasa (length), 24 in.; sori (curvature), 11/16 in.; nakugo (tang), 6 in. Corrosion, scratches, nicks to blade edge, wear to gilt on habuki , minor rust to tsuba. The Estate of the Late Louella Hamilton
• A NAKASHIMA STYLE DIMINUTIVE
  A NAKASHIMA STYLE DIMINUTIVE BENCH A Nakashima style diminutive bench, having a live edge top, above tapered legs, 10.5"h x 36"w x 13"d
• George Nakashima. Special bar
  George Nakashima. Special bar cabinet. 1958, American black walnut, laurel, Formica. 22¾ h × 35 w × 14 d in. result: $11,250. estimate: $4,000–6,000. Cabinet features exceptional figured grain and one drop-down door concealing one adjustable shelf and Formica interior. Signed with client name to reverse ‘Levine’. Sold with a digital copy of the original order card. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in 1958 by Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Jane Levine, Stevenson, MD | Thence by descent
• JAPANESE WAKISASHI BLADE WITH EARLY
  JAPANESE WAKISASHI BLADE WITH EARLY 20TH CENTURY MOUNTS 18-1/2 in. exposed blade below a bronze tsuba having incised floral decoration; unsigned on tang, the grip with overall ray skin and having a copper chrysanthemum on each side, the whole wrapped in fabric; the scabbard of painted wood and fitted with a bronze suspension ring.
• A Shinto Wakizashi in
  A Shinto Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata:  Shinogi-Zukuri Iori-mune with shallow tori-zoriNagasa: 38.6cmMotohaba: 2.7cm  Sakihaba:  2.1cm Kasane: 6mmHada: Itame/nagare but detail obscured by light abrasion.Hamon: Suguha with ko-gunomeKissaki: Chu-kissaki with slight damage to tip details of boshi not visibleNakago:  Ubu, one mekugi ana, kurijiri Kesho yasurimeiKoshirae light brown silk braid bound same tsuka, iron mokkogata tsuba. Menuki monkeys with baskets of flowers. Fuchi kashira vines in gold over fine shakudo nanako. Gold foil covered copper habaki (damaged) Black ishimei lacquered saya.Provenance: purchased in a local UK antique shop 1958.Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa. All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
• JAPANESE MUROMACHI STEEL &
  JAPANESE MUROMACHI STEEL & LACQUERED WOOD WAKIZASHIEast Asia, Japan, late Muromachi period, ca. third quarter of the 16th century CE. A beautiful wakizashi with a single-edged blade, a lacquered (urushi) wood scabbard (saya), and a handle (tsuka) wrapped with reptile skin and cotton straps (tsuka-ito) topped with a brass cap (kashira). A pair of handle ornaments (menuki) depict two mice on one side and a bird resting near a leaf on the other. The minimalist hand guard (marugata tsuba) rests between a pair of copper blade caps (fuchi). The shinogi-zukuri steel blade has a higher ridge line than the typical shobu-zukuri design, a diamond-shaped (iori-mune) profile, and a gently curved tip (chu-kissaki), all forged by the tight-grained hammer-folding process (itame-hada) with an irregular wavy temper pattern (gunome-choji). The blade tang has been intentionally shortened (o-suriage) to better accommodate the handle. Size (w/ sheath): 2.56" W x 32.1" H (6.5 cm x 81.5 cm); (blade): 19.9" L (50.5 cm) This traditional Japanese sword was both a weapon and a symbol of authority and social status. The wakizashi paired with the longer katana sword marked the wearer as a samurai. The shorter sword was seen as an auxiliary weapon, also used for fighting in close quarters. Wakizashi could also be worn by non-samurai if worn alone, and members of the merchant class (chonin) wore them because of the frequency of encountering bandits when traveling between Japan's cities. Over the centuries that katana and wakizashi were made, the process of their manufacture became heavily regulated. For example, in 1683, the Tokugawa Shogunate made laws concerning the maximum size of katana and wakizashi. Meanwhile, once a samurai took ownership of his new weapon, he had to wear it in a highly regulated manner. Wakizashi and katana in this period were both deadly weapons and signs of prestige. The craftsmanship of this piece is evident and reflects hundreds of hours of work. Provenance: private Jones collection, Boulder, Colorado, USA; ex-private Sacramento, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168333 Condition: Scabbard is perhaps a later addition or replacement of the original; yellow cotton strap on scabbard is modern. Minor abrasions to blade, blade caps, and hand guard, with smoothing to scales on reptile skin handle panels commensurate with age and use, and nicks to areas of blade faces. Wonderful patina throughout. Blade edge is still incredibly sharp, so please handle with caution.
• Japanese Wakazashi Samurai sword
  Japanese Wakazashi Samurai sword with a red lacquered sheath family crest in gold lacquer with a butterfly mixed metal fitting with an iron throw knife. Blade: 16''L; Overall: 18.5''L Circa - Meiji Period.
• FULLY MOUNTED ANTIQUE JAPANESE
  FULLY MOUNTED ANTIQUE JAPANESE WAKIZASHI. A late Koto or early Shinto period Japanese Wakizashi with a 14.25” cutting edge. Information from catalog notes: Mei (signature) in Nakago (tang): Mumei (not signed) but Soshu style nakago. Jidai (date): Late Koto - early Shinto Period. Hamon (temper line) Sugu-notare with nijuba and sunagashi. Hada (grain pattern) Itame with masame near the hamon, abundant prominent utsuri. Overall 24”L.
• A Koto ko- Wakizashi in
  A Koto ko- Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata:  Shobu-Zukuri Iori-mune with shallow tori-zoriNagasa:. 36.2cmMotohaba: 2.6cm Sakihaba:  2.0cm Kasane: 5mmHada: jigane is pitted and obscures hadaHamon: indistinguishable in current polishNakago:  one mekugi ana, kurijiri, badly corroded overallKoshirae: Rattan wrapped tsuka over dark polished wood. With single fern frond menuki. Nashiji black saya with copper fittingsProvenance: purchased in a local UK auction in 1952Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa.All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
• A Japanese Shinto Wakizashi the
  A Japanese Shinto Wakizashi the wakizashi signed Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fukiwara Sukesada with a straight temper line in old polish, visible nice grain, in a Japanese shirasaya with silver-foil habaki. Length of blade 60.4 cm.
• NAKASHIMA STYLE WALL
  NAKASHIMA STYLE WALL SHELF/CABINETNakashima Style Wall Shelf/Cabinet, having rush sliding doors, heigh t16 inches, length 80 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• Japanese Wakizashi sword with a
  Japanese Wakizashi sword with a signed tsuba. 23''L Circa - 19th C.
• A Japanese Koshirae mount only
  A Japanese Koshirae mount only for a wakizashi with a Hotei design for the fuchi kashira, the menuki with Shishi dogs and the tsuba is iron sukashi, with beautifully bended laquered scabard. Overall length 66.8 cm.
• Japanese Wakazashi & Tanto
  Japanese Wakazashi & Tanto Dimensions: Max. L 18 1/2''E
• Japanese Wakizashi sword signed
  Japanese Wakizashi sword signed ''Dewa Daijo Kunicmichi'' the original blade with one hole handle an iron wagon-wheel tsuba fuchi signed ''Shozui'' the koshirae done with a Chinese priest and the menuki with battle fans. The temper line is very active with some light scratches and stains. The kozuka is decorated with silver and gold cranes with a red flat lacquer scabbard. Blade: 16''L Circa - 1661.
• Japanese Samurai (Wakizashi)
  Japanese Samurai (Wakizashi) sword The blade is Koto period (before 1596 c.) with mounts. The blade handle is original length and has two holes. The blade is in good old polish with a few surface stain areas and has a very active temper line. It is signed by the maker ''Ujinobu Gammaku'' Ujinobu worked in period of 1522-32 in Mino province. Blade length is 20.25'' long. The fittings are done in soft metal gold leaf and shakudo with Cherry Blossom Design on the Tsuba and Fuchi-Kashira. Habaki is silver foiled. Scabbard is black lacquer with shaved horse hair mixed in the lacquer.Overall: 28''L.
• George Nakashima. Rare wastebasket.
  George Nakashima. Rare wastebasket. 1978, rosewood. 21 h × 8½ w × 17½ d in. result: $4,410. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Sold with digital copies of the original drawing and invoice. Provenance: The Artist | Private Collection, Princeton | Rago, Modern Design, 2 March 2014, Lot 703 | East Coast Collection
• Japanese Shinto period, circa 1600,
  Japanese Shinto period, circa 1600, Wakizashi blade in shinogi zukuri form showing a very distinct undulating hamon; entire sword in its original form with Edo period tsuba, fuchi kashira and silver menuki in form of kabuto; re-wrapped in second world war for marine officer in blue ito; it's original black lacquered saya covered with a rare marine officers outer leather cover in navy blue indicating use by a naval officer or possibly a submarine commander; With Scabbard L 36" (Approx.)
• Japanese Wakazashi Samurai sword
  Japanese Wakazashi Samurai sword with a ribbed black lacquered sheath mixed metal fitting and a throwing knife on the side. Blade: 24''L; Overall: 26''L Circa - Meiji Period.
• Japanese woodblock print by
  Japanese woodblock print by Toshusai Sharaku depicting the kabuki actors Nakajima Wadaemon and Nakamura Konozo; framed and signature with chop top left; slight foxing; in frame H 22" x W 16", H 14 1/2" x W 10"
• TOM NAKASHIMA, ' KAMI KAZE',
  TOM NAKASHIMA, ' KAMI KAZE', COLORED ETCHING, FRAME: 25-1/4 X 34 INTom Nakashima, ' Kami Kaze', Colored Etching, Frame: 25-1/4 x 34 in
• TWO JAPANESE WAKIZASHI WITH A
  TWO JAPANESE WAKIZASHI WITH A SIGNED BLADE,17TH C. Two Japanese Wakizashi in scabbards. dated from 17th C. one with incised signature to the end of blade Larger scabbard has lacquered design of a bird in nature with branches and leaves on one side. Both have raised design on the metal circular tsuba smaller sword Overall: L. 21 3/4" (55.2 cm) longer sword overall L: (62.2 cm) Collection of a private Connecticut collector Link to HD Natural Light photos: