Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculptures, pair
Isamu Noguchi
Akari light sculptures model 41S, pair
Ozeki & Co., Ltd.
Japan designed 1956
washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron
25.75 h x 12 dia in (65 x 30 cm)
The present model was marketed in early Bonniers publications as the 41S; the shade model would become known as the 30A and the bamboo base was later known at the BB1.
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 Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, Rychlak, Mori, Murayama, and Matsumoto, pg. 100
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 41S, pair
Ozeki & Co., Ltd.
Japan designed 1956
washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron
25.75 h x 12 dia in (65 x 30 cm)
The present model was marketed in early Bonniers publications as the 41S; the shade model would become known as the 30A and the bamboo base was later known at the BB1.
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 Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, Rychlak, Mori, Murayama, and Matsumoto, pg. 100
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.