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Isamu Noguchi 1904–1988 follow artist
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Akari light sculptures, group of three
Akari light sculptures, group of three
Ozeki & Co., Ltd.
Japan designed 1954
washi paper, bamboo 16½ h × 17½ dia in (42 × 44 cm)
Japan designed 1954
washi paper, bamboo 16½ h × 17½ dia in (42 × 44 cm)
estimate: $6,000–8,000
result: $10,080
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Lot is comprised of three model 20A light sculptures. Model 20A would later become known as the 45A. Stamped ‘Sun and Moon’ ideogram to shade of each example. Stamped 'Japan' to two examples.
literature: New Akari Light Sculpture, brochure for Bloomingdale's, The Noguchi Museum Archives, MS_COR_288_021 Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, Rychlak, Mori, Murayama, and Matsumoto, pg. 99
This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.