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Isamu Noguchi, Rare and early Akari Light Sculpture

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Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture: Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, model BB3-15A Ozeki & Co., Ltd.USA / Japan, shade was designed 1953 / produced laterwashi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron 70 h x 34 dia in (178 x 86 cm)

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Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model 75D: Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, model 75D Ozeki & Co., Ltd.Japan designed by 1970washi paper, bamboo 26.5 h x 29 dia in (67 x 74 cm) Stamped 'Sun and Moon' ideogram to shade.

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Isamu Noguchi, 'Akari' Light Sculpture: Isamu Noguchi 'Akari' light sculpture, 1960s Paper, painted steel. Manufactured by Akari, Japan. Shade with printed signature. Together with original shade packaging. Dimensions: 76" H 14" W 14" D.

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Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture: Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, model BB3-75DL Ozeki & Co., Ltd.USA / Japan, 1951paper, bamboo, enameled steel, leather 74 h × 21 d in (188 × 53 cm) Cast manufacturer's

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Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture: Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, model BB2-45XN Ozeki & Co., Ltd.USA / Japan, shade designed 1978cast iron, bamboo, washi paper, brass 31.125 h x 7.5 w x 7.5 d in (79 x 19 x 19 cm) S

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Isamu Noguchi, 'Akari' Light Sculpture Shade: Isamu Noguchi 'Akari' table light sculpture, model no. 33X, 1975 Washi paper, bamboo. Manufactured by Ozeki and Co. Ltd., USA/Japan. Shade with manufacturer's mark and facsimile designer signature. To

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Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculptures, pair: Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculptures model S2, pair Ozeki & Co., Ltd.Japan designed by 1977washi paper, bamboo 36 h x 17 dia in (91 x 43 cm) Stamped 'Sun and Moon' ideogram to each shade

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Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculptures, pair: Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculptures model S1, pair Ozeki & Co., Ltd.Japan designed by 1977washi paper, bamboo 21 h x 11.5 dia in (53 x 29 cm) Stamped 'Sun and Moon' ideogram to each sha

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Isamu Noguchi, Akari Floor Light Sculpture: Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, model no. UF3-Q, 1990s Painted metal, washi paper, bamboo. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co., Ltd., Japan. Artist's mark near top of shade. 58" H x 21" W x 27" D

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Isamu Noguchi, Akari Floor Light Sculpture: Isamu Noguchi Akari floor light sculpture, model no. ST2-36N, 1995 Iron, bamboo, washi paper. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co., Ltd., Japan. Artist's mark near top of shade. Together with original box. 65.

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Isamu Noguchi, 'Akari' Floor Light Sculpture: Isamu Noguchi 'Akari' floor light sculpture, model no. 55D, 1980s Washi paper, bamboo, cast iron. Manufactured by Ozeki and Co. Ltd., USA/Japan. Shade with manufacturer's mark and facsimile designer s

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Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) Akari Light Sculpture, model 1-A: Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) Akari Light Sculpture, model 1-A washi paper, enameled steel, rubber with manufacturer's stamp H 15 1/2 x Dia 10 inches Property from the Phyllis Seltzer Trust, Cleveland, Oh

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Isamu Noguchi, Akari Table Light Sculpture: Isamu Noguchi Akari table light sculpture, model no. 2A Ukai, 1990s Painted metal, washi paper, bamboo. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co., Ltd., Japan. Artist's mark near lower edge of shade. 20" H x 10" Di

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Isamu Noguchi, 'Akari' Floor Light Sculpture: Isamu Noguchi 'Akari' floor light sculpture, model no. UF4-L6, 21st Century Washi paper, bamboo, enameled steel. Manufactured by Ozeki and Co. Ltd., USA/Japan. Signed along shade edge. Together with o

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ISAMU NOGUCHI Akari XP1 Light Sculpture: Signed Isamu Noguchi, retains 'Sun and Moon" Ideogram15" H x 9" x 9"

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Isamu Noguchi, 'Akari' Hanging Light Sculpture: ISAMU NOGUCHI'Akari' hanging light sculpture, model no. 33N, 2020sWashi paper, bamboo. Manufactured by Ozeki and Co. Ltd., USA/Japan.Shade with manufacturer's mark and facsimile

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Isamu Noguchi, Rare and early Akari Light Sculpture

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Description

Isamu Noguchi
Rare and early Akari Light Sculpture, model 19A

Ozeki & Co., Ltd.
USA / Japan, 1951
rice paper, bamboo, steel wire
21 h × 20 dia in (53 × 51 cm)

This example features the earliest manufacturer's mark, a red sun and half-moon insignia. Marks on later examples include the word Japan along with this insignia. Sold with original packaging.

Provenance: Estate of Bradley Hooper | Acquired from the previous by the present owner

This work will ship from Wright in Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. Few small points of discoloration to paper in keeping with other examples while remaining free of any tears or breaks. A nice example.

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Isamu Noguchi, Rare and early Akari Light Sculpture

Name: Isamu Noguchi, Rare and early Akari Light Sculpture
Brand: Isamu Noguchi
SKU: 114280914
Price: 7500 USD
Availability: InStock

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