Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculptures, pair
Isamu Noguchi
Akari light sculptures model T1-45XN, pair
Ozeki & Co., Ltd.
Japan shade designed 1978
washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron, enameled steel, enameled brass
43.5 h x 8.5 w x 8 d in (110 x 22 x 20 cm)
Stamped 'Sun and Moon' ideogram to each shade. Cast manufacturer's mark to underside of each base 'Made in Japan'.
Literature: NEW AKARI Light Sculpture, 1977 dimension and assembly brochure, The Noguchi Museum Archives, MS_AKA_008_020 Isamu Noguchi "Akari", Craft and Design Museum, Gifu exhibition catalog, unpaginated Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, Rychlak, Mori, Murayama, and Matsumoto, pg. 102
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 sculptures model T1-45XN, pair
Ozeki & Co., Ltd.
Japan shade designed 1978
washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron, enameled steel, enameled brass
43.5 h x 8.5 w x 8 d in (110 x 22 x 20 cm)
Stamped 'Sun and Moon' ideogram to each shade. Cast manufacturer's mark to underside of each base 'Made in Japan'.
Literature: NEW AKARI Light Sculpture, 1977 dimension and assembly brochure, The Noguchi Museum Archives, MS_AKA_008_020 Isamu Noguchi "Akari", Craft and Design Museum, Gifu exhibition catalog, unpaginated Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, Rychlak, Mori, Murayama, and Matsumoto, pg. 102
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.