Two Rice Paper and Enameled Metal Table Lamps by Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904-1988)
Sale 998 - Chicago Collections
Lots 1-351
Mar 21, 2022
5:00AM CT
Lots 352-666
Mar 22, 2022
5:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$300 -
$500
Sold for $344
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Two Rice Paper and Enameled Metal Table Lamps by Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904-1988)
Japan, Late 20th Century
comprising an Akari 1N example marked with I. Noguchi ink manufacturer's stamp and an Akari 3X example marked with I. Noguchi JAPAN ink manufacturer's stamp.
Height of taller ovoid example 15 3/4 inches; height of shorter example 14 1/2 inches.
Height of taller ovoid example 15 3/4 inches; height of shorter example 14 1/2 inches.
Property from the Collection of L. Harrison Bernbaum, Chicago, Illinois
Condition Report
The ovoid Akari 1N example is torn at the top of the rice paper body. Please request a complete condition report.
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