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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, UF3-S Akari Light Sculpture, 1951, contemporary production Enameled steel rods
    UF3-S Akari Light Sculpture, 1951
    Drawing
    57" x 17" x 17"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 82
    $550≈ £419≈ €495HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Circle Auction ↗
  2. Isamu Noguchi, Pair of 21N Akari Light Sculptures, 1951, contemporary production Enameled steel rods
    Pair of 21N Akari Light Sculptures, 1951
    Drawing
    25" x 16 1/2" x 16 1/2"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 83
    $800≈ £610≈ €719HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Circle Auction ↗
  3. Isamu Noguchi, Radio Nurse, 1937, Bakelite
    Radio Nurse, 1937
    Bakelite
    8⅜ h x 6¾ w x 6¼ d in (21 x 17 x 16 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 108
    $3,780≈ £2,943≈ €3,492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model 10A, 1952, washi paper, enameled steel, bamboo, cane, thread
    Akari light sculpture, model 10A, 1952
    washi paper, enameled steel, bamboo, cane, thread · Paper
    49¾ h x 21 dia in (126 x 53 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 103
    $5,292≈ £4,080≈ €4,854Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Isamu Noguchi, 'Freeform' Sofa + Ottoman (2), 1946, / 2002 Fabric
    'Freeform' Sofa + Ottoman (2), 1946
    / 2002 Fabric
    28.5" H x 114" W x 42" D
    Billings · · Lot 28
    $3,750≈ £2,965≈ €3,503HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Billings ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model 4A, washi paper, bamboo, enameled steel, cane
    Akari light sculpture, model 4A
    washi paper, bamboo, enameled steel, cane · Paper
    22½ h x 12½ l in (57 x 32 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 312
    $12,600≈ £9,868≈ €11,597Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Isamu Noguchi, Akari Light Sculpture In Box
    Akari Light Sculpture In Box
    Approx
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 101
    $1,200≈ £943≈ €1,106HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  9. Isamu Noguchi, Small Wonder, 1946, African wonderstone
    Small Wonder, 1946
    African wonderstone
    8 7/8 x 11 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (22.5 x 29.8 x 3.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 188
    $30,000≈ £23,774≈ €27,696Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. 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) ↗
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Isamu Noguchi signature

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

Placement

  • 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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