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Isamu Noguchi

American · 1904–1988 · Painter, Sculptor

Isamu Noguchi was an American artist, furniture designer and landscape architect whose career spanned six decades from the 1920s. Known for his sculpture and public artworks,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Isamu Noguchi, The Goodyear Table, for A. Conger Goodyear, Old Westbury, New York, 1939, Stack-laminated rosewood, original Herculite plate glassThe Goodyear Table, for A. Conger Goodyear, Old Westbury, New YorkPhillips · $4,450,500≈ £2,827,510≈ €3,549,892Sign up to see
  2. Isamu Noguchi, Enigma (Who Knows), 1956-57, cast ironEnigma (Who Knows)Wright · $495,300≈ £369,489≈ €424,567Sign up to see
  3. Isamu Noguchi, Rare and Important coffee table, 1945-47, marble, wood, spun aluminumRare and Important coffee tableWright · $444,500≈ £334,085≈ €389,400Sign up to see

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  1. 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model 3X, 1963, washi paper, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model 3X, 1963
    washi paper, enameled steel · Paper
    14 h x 9½ w x 9½ d in (36 x 24 x 24 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 370
    $2,413≈ £1,795≈ €2,067Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model 14A, washi paper, bamboo, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model 14A
    washi paper, bamboo, enameled steel · Paper
    62 h x 20 dia in (157 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 377
    $699≈ £520≈ €599Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  5. Isamu Noguchi, Early IN-50 Coffee Table, ca. 1950, Birch
    Early IN-50 Coffee Table, ca. 1950
    Birch
    15.75" H x 50" W x 36" D
    Billings · · Lot 2
    $2,000≈ £1,495≈ €1,705HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Billings ↗
  6. Isamu Noguchi, 'Measured Time' Clock + Kitchen Timer, ca. 1932, glass
    'Measured Time' Clock + Kitchen Timer, ca. 1932
    glass
    6.25" H x 5.25" W x 3" D
    Billings · · Lot 234
    $400≈ £299≈ €341HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Billings ↗
  7. Isamu Noguchi, 'Akari' Table Light Sculpture, 1970s, iron
    'Akari' Table Light Sculpture, 1970s
    iron
    24.25" H x 7.25" W x 7.25" D
    Billings · · Lot 235
    $2,250≈ £1,681≈ €1,918HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Billings ↗
  8. Isamu Noguchi, Francise Clow Braggiotti, circa 1930
    Francise Clow Braggiotti, circa 1930
    14 in. high, on a 4 3/8 in. high wood and laminate base
    Bonhams · · Lot 210
    $17,920≈ £13,694≈ €15,556Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. 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) ↗
  10. Isamu Noguchi, Table lamp, model 9, 1947, cherry, metal, paper shade
    Table lamp, model 9, 1947
    cherry, metal, paper shade · Paper
    15¾ h x 7 dia in (40 x 18 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 210
    $1,651≈ £1,261≈ €1,432Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
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Isamu Noguchi signature

11 catalogued lots by Isamu Noguchi record a signature line. Most often: signed.

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  • lower right1

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  • signed7
  • stamped signature2
  • initialled1
  • signed and dated1

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About Isamu Noguchi

Isamu Noguchi was an American artist, furniture designer and landscape architect whose career spanned six decades from the 1920s. Known for his sculpture and public artworks, Noguchi also designed stage sets for various Martha Graham productions, Akari light sculptures, and furniture pieces, many of which are still manufactured and sold. His work is displayed at the Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum in New York City as well as many other museums.

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In museum collections

  • Isamu Noguchi, KhmerKhmer, 1962
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Isamu Noguchi, The cryThe cry, 1959
    Kröller-Müller Museum · Public domain
  • Isamu Noguchi, Portrait of Kitaoji RosanjinPortrait of Kitaoji Rosanjin, 1952
    Noguchi Museum · Public domain

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