Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model 4A
Isamu Noguchi
Akari light sculpture, model 4A
Ozeki & Co., Ltd.
Japan designed 1952
washi paper, bamboo, wood, enameled steel, cane
22.5 h x 12.5 dia in (57 x 32 cm)
Stamped 'Sun and Moon' ideogram to shade.
Literature: Akari Lamps by Isamu Noguchi, circa 1952 early promotional sheet with original eighteen models, The Noguchi Museum Archives, LBD_50S_025_025 Akari Lamps by Isamu Noguchi, 1956 Bonniers assembly instructions, The Noguchi Museum Archive, B_AD_2001_1956 Akari Lamps, Bonnier's catalog brochure, The Noguchi Museum Archives, MS_AKA_008_015 Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, Rychlak, Mori, Murayama, and Matsumoto, pg. 99
This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition Report: Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Wright upon request. Wright strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@wright20.com to request a condition report.
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Isamu Noguchi
Akari light sculpture, model 4A
Ozeki & Co., Ltd.
Japan designed 1952
washi paper, bamboo, wood, enameled steel, cane
22.5 h x 12.5 dia in (57 x 32 cm)
Stamped 'Sun and Moon' ideogram to shade.
Literature: Akari Lamps by Isamu Noguchi, circa 1952 early promotional sheet with original eighteen models, The Noguchi Museum Archives, LBD_50S_025_025 Akari Lamps by Isamu Noguchi, 1956 Bonniers assembly instructions, The Noguchi Museum Archive, B_AD_2001_1956 Akari Lamps, Bonnier's catalog brochure, The Noguchi Museum Archives, MS_AKA_008_015 Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, Rychlak, Mori, Murayama, and Matsumoto, pg. 99
This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition Report: Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Wright upon request. Wright strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@wright20.com to request a condition report.