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American · 1904–1988

ArtSell has recorded 85 auction results for Isamu Noguchi sculpture between 2007 and 2026, of which 81 sold (95% sell-through). Prices realised range from $614 to $495,300, with a median of $6,300 across 81 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 2 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $495,300 for “Enigma (Who Knows)” at Wright in 2025.

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  1. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB2-21A, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model BB2-21A
    Sculpture · Paper
    27½ h x 25½ dia in (70 x 65 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 189
    $5,120≈ £3,795≈ €4,439Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Isamu Noguchi, Model for Twin Sculpture for Bayerische Vereins Bank, Munich, 1970, marble
    Model for Twin Sculpture for Bayerische Vereins Bank, Munich, 1970
    Sculpture
    14 1/4 x 17 3/4 x 17 7/8 in. (36.2 x 45.1 x 45.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 90
    $58,050≈ £42,965≈ €50,624Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB1-30A, 1952, washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model BB1-30A, 1952
    Sculpture · Paper
    24 h x 11 dia in (61 x 28 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 145
    $5,120≈ £3,804≈ €4,399Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Isamu Noguchi, Children's 'Cyclone' table, model no. 87, designed circa 1955, Chrome-plated steel wire set into cast iron base, veneer core plywood with high pressure laminate top
    Children's 'Cyclone' table, model no. 87, designed circa 1955
    Sculpture
    50.5 cm high, 60.5 cm diameter
    Bonhams · · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £700–900View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-37D, 1957, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron
    Akari light sculpture, model BB3-37D, 1957
    Sculpture · Paper
    74 h x 12 dia in (188 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 134
    $7,040≈ £5,211≈ €6,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Isamu Noguchi, 'Akari UF3-Q' floor lamp, 1951, bamboo and steel wire
    'Akari UF3-Q' floor lamp, 1951
    Sculpture
    60cm wide, 60cm deep, 147cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 155
    £480≈ $649≈ €552HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Sworders ↗
  7. Isamu Noguchi, Children's 'Cyclone' table, model no. 87, designed circa 1955, Chrome-plated steel wire set into cast iron base, veneer core plywood with high pressure laminate top
    Children's 'Cyclone' table, model no. 87, designed circa 1955
    Sculpture
    50.5 cm high, 60.5 cm diameter
    Bonhams · · Lot 76
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Isamu Noguchi, Magritte's Stone, 1982-1983, galvanized steel
    Magritte's Stone, 1982-1983
    Sculpture
    51 1/4 x 30 x 12 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 9
    $33,280≈ £24,869≈ €28,569Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculptures model BB2-45XN, pair, 1978, washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo, enameled steel
    Akari light sculptures model BB2-45XN, pair, 1978
    Sculpture · Paper
    31 h x 8½ w x 8½ d in (79 x 22 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 351
    $4,826≈ £3,591≈ €4,134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  10. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculptures model BB3-70XL, pair, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron, enameled steel
    Akari light sculptures model BB3-70XL, pair
    Sculpture · Paper
    65½ h x 8½ w x 8½ d in (166 x 22 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 349
    $10,160≈ £7,560≈ €8,702Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  11. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture model BB1-YA1, pair, c. 1960, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture model BB1-YA1, pair, c. 1960
    Sculpture · Paper
    22 h x 14 w x 14 d in (56 x 36 x 36 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 291
    $2,640≈ £2,021≈ €2,293Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-70XL, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model BB3-70XL
    Sculpture · Paper
    69¾ h x 8½ w x 8½ d in (177 x 22 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 397
    $4,826≈ £3,618≈ €4,163Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  13. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-45A, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model BB3-45A
    Sculpture · Paper
    78 h x 18 dia in (198 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 394
    $4,826≈ £3,618≈ €4,163Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  14. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB1-30A, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model BB1-30A
    Sculpture · Paper
    24 h x 10¾ dia in (61 x 27 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 117
    $6,985≈ £5,237≈ €6,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  15. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-55D, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron, steel
    Akari light sculpture, model BB3-55D
    Sculpture · Paper
    74 h x 20 dia in (188 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 402
    $4,445≈ £3,332≈ €3,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  16. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculptures model BB1-30DL, pair, c. 1978, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron, enameled steel
    Akari light sculptures model BB1-30DL, pair, c. 1978
    Sculpture · Paper
    24 h x 7½ dia in (61 x 19 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 118
    $16,510≈ £12,377≈ €14,241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗
  17. Isamu Noguchi, Keio University medal, c. 1970, silvered bronze
    Keio University medal, c. 1970
    Sculpture
    ¼ h x 2¼ dia in (1 x 6 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 110
    $1,270≈ £947≈ €1,089Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  18. Isamu Noguchi, Enigma (Who Knows), 1956-57, cast iron
    Enigma (Who Knows), 1956-57
    Sculpture
    18¾ h x 16 w x 15 d in (48 x 41 x 38 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 108
    $495,300≈ £369,489≈ €424,567Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–View at Wright ↗
  19. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-55D, washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model BB3-55D
    Sculpture · Paper
    78 h x 20 dia in (198 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 236
    $4,826≈ £3,545≈ €4,084Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. Isamu Noguchi, Akari Floor Light Sculpture, ca. 1952, enameled cast iron
    Akari Floor Light Sculpture, ca. 1952
    Sculpture
    69.5" H x 27.5" W x 8.75" D
    Billings · · Lot 110
    $3,250≈ £2,368≈ €2,777HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Billings ↗
  21. Isamu Noguchi, AKARI 3X TABLE LAMP, , designed 1963, enameled steel, washi paper, bamboo ribbing, single socket, ink stamp marks "I
    AKARI 3X TABLE LAMP
    Sculpture · Paper
    Bonhams · · Lot 349
    $614≈ £458≈ €543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB2-38DL, washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model BB2-38DL
    Sculpture · Paper
    66 h x 15 dia in (168 x 38 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 112
    $3,556≈ £2,673≈ €3,115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  23. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model T1-I, washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model T1-I
    Sculpture · Paper
    81 h x 18 w x 18 d in (206 x 46 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 108
    $12,700≈ £9,545≈ €11,126Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Wright ↗
  24. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-75A, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron
    Akari light sculpture, model BB3-75A
    Sculpture · Paper
    65 h x 28 dia in (165 x 71 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 117
    $35,560≈ £26,727≈ €31,152Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  25. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-50F, washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model BB3-50F
    Sculpture · Paper
    64 h x 14 dia in (163 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 109
    $5,080≈ £3,818≈ €4,450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  26. Isamu Noguchi, Rare and Important coffee table, 1945-47, marble, wood, spun aluminum
    Rare and Important coffee table, 1945-47
    Sculpture · Panel
    18¾ h x 38 w x 26½ d in (48 x 97 x 67 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 146
    $444,500≈ £334,085≈ €389,400Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500,000–View at Wright ↗
  27. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-40XP, washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model BB3-40XP
    Sculpture · Paper
    66½ h x 16 w x 15½ d in (169 x 41 x 39 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 141
    $4,445≈ £3,341≈ €3,894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  28. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model 10DT, washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model 10DT
    Sculpture · Paper
    52½ h x 22 dia in (133 x 56 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 127
    $5,080≈ £3,818≈ €4,450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  29. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculptures model SSTBN-S2, pair, washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo, enameled steel
    Akari light sculptures model SSTBN-S2, pair
    Sculpture · Paper
    66 h x 15 dia in (168 x 38 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 133
    $5,940≈ £4,464≈ €5,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗
  30. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB1-30F, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron
    Akari light sculpture, model BB1-30F
    Sculpture · Paper
    24½ h x 10 dia in (62 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 139
    $3,556≈ £2,673≈ €3,115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  31. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture model BB1-40XP, washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture model BB1-40XP
    Sculpture · Paper
    25 h x 16 w x 16 d in (63 x 41 x 41 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 131
    $4,064≈ £3,054≈ €3,560Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  32. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-L2, washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model BB3-L2
    Sculpture · Paper
    65½ h x 16 w x 16 d in (166 x 41 x 41 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 132
    $4,445≈ £3,341≈ €3,894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  33. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB2-K1, silk, bamboo, enameled cast iron
    Akari light sculpture, model BB2-K1
    Sculpture
    26½ h x 10 w x 10 d in (67 x 25 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 124
    $6,985≈ £5,250≈ €6,119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  34. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB2-21A, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model BB2-21A
    Sculpture · Paper
    27½ h x 24½ dia in (70 x 62 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 110
    $6,600≈ £4,961≈ €5,782Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  35. Isamu Noguchi, Radio Nurse and Guardian Ear, 1937, Bakelite, enameled steel
    Radio Nurse and Guardian Ear, 1937
    Sculpture
    8 h x 6½ w x 6¼ d in (20 x 17 x 16 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 389
    $6,096≈ £4,710≈ €5,652Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model 41S, washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model 41S
    Sculpture · Paper
    23½ h x 12 dia in (60 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 165
    $1,270≈ £981≈ €1,172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  37. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB2-21A, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model BB2-21A
    Sculpture · Paper
    27½ h x 25½ dia in (70 x 65 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 344
    $6,600≈ £5,208≈ €6,300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  38. Isamu Noguchi, Black Sun Maquette, 1969–1971, cast iron with brown patina
    Black Sun Maquette, 1969–1971
    Sculpture
    4 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (11.4 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    $16,510≈ £13,046≈ €15,743Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Isamu Noguchi, OOI KOJO, A black enameled cast iron ashtray
    OOI KOJO
    Sculpture
    2 5/8" h x 5 3/4" dia
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 95
    $4,000≈ £3,301≈ €3,922HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  40. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculptures model BB2-S1, pair, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron
    Akari light sculptures model BB2-S1, pair
    Sculpture · Paper
    37 h x 11½ dia in (94 x 29 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 135
    $3,432≈ £2,791≈ €3,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  41. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculptures model BB3-33S, pair, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron, birch
    Akari light sculptures model BB3-33S, pair
    Sculpture · Paper
    69 h x 30 w x 10 d in (175 x 76 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 113
    $9,100≈ £7,401≈ €8,831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  42. Isamu Noguchi, 'Akari' Floor Lamp, 1950s, cast iron
    'Akari' Floor Lamp, 1950s
    Sculpture
    65" H x 9" W x 9" D
    Billings · · Lot 177
    $4,000≈ £3,158≈ €3,803HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Billings ↗
  43. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-55DD, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron
    Akari light sculpture, model BB3-55DD
    Sculpture · Paper
    74 h x 21 dia in (188 x 53 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 484
    $10,080≈ £7,920≈ €9,608Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  44. Isamu Noguchi, Pylon, 1980 / 1981, galvanized steel
    Pylon, 1980 / 1981
    Sculpture
    113 h x 12 w x 10¾ d in (287 x 30 x 27 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 111
    $52,920≈ £40,770≈ €48,995Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Wright ↗
  45. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-55A, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron
    Akari light sculpture, model BB3-55A
    Sculpture · Paper
    76 h x 21 dia in (193 x 53 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 109
    $4,032≈ £3,064≈ €3,633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  46. Isamu Noguchi, Atomic Haystack, galvanized steel
    Atomic Haystack
    Sculpture
    48⅛ h x 48 w x 16½ d in (122 x 122 x 42 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 207
    $56,700≈ £44,404≈ €52,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Wright ↗
  47. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-75L, c. 1955, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron
    Akari light sculpture, model BB3-75L, c. 1955
    Sculpture · Paper
    76 h x 19 dia in (193 x 48 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 102
    $3,780≈ £3,015≈ €3,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Isamu Noguchi, Akari floor lamp, model BB2-J1, washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo
    Akari floor lamp, model BB2-J1
    Sculpture · Paper
    65¼ h x 15 w x 15 d in (166 x 38 x 38 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 198
    $3,780≈ £3,021≈ €3,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  49. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-15A, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron
    Akari light sculpture, model BB3-15A
    Sculpture · Paper
    70¼ h x 25½ dia in (178 x 65 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 133
    $5,670≈ £4,485≈ €5,245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  50. Isamu Noguchi, Fat Dancer, 1982 / 1983, hot-dipped galvanized steel
    Fat Dancer, 1982 / 1983
    Sculpture
    52 h x 27¼ w x 12½ d in (132 x 69 x 32 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 121
    $81,900≈ £64,779≈ €75,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Wright ↗

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