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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, 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) ↗
  2. Isamu Noguchi, Akari Light Sculpture, model 9AD, washi paper, bamboo, enameled steel, cane, rubber
    Akari Light Sculpture, model 9AD
    washi paper, bamboo, enameled steel, cane, rubber · Paper
    26¾ h x 17 dia in (68 x 43 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 106
    $889≈ £687≈ €821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model 25N, washi paper, bamboo, enameled steel
    Akari light sculpture, model 25N
    washi paper, bamboo, enameled steel · Paper
    44½ h x 33 dia in (113 x 84 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 283
    $2,112≈ £1,632≈ €1,950Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Isamu Noguchi, IN-50 Coffee Table, 1944, production circa late 20th century Ebonized wood
    IN-50 Coffee Table, 1944
    production circa late 20th century Ebonized wood · Panel
    15 3/4" x 50" x 36"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 110
    $375≈ £290≈ €344HammerSign up free to seeEst. $250–500View at Circle Auction ↗
  6. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB2-21A, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron
    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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. Model for Marc Connelly, 1937
    16-3/4 x 9 x 9-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 504
    $5,500≈ £4,366≈ €5,271HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model UF4-L6, washi paper, bamboo, enameled steel, cord
    Akari light sculpture, model UF4-L6
    washi paper, bamboo, enameled steel, cord · Paper
    76 h x 21 dia in (193 x 53 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 103
    $2,904≈ £2,362≈ €2,818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–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

Form

  • 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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