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Akari light sculpture, model BB1-30A by Isamu Noguchi, 1952, washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo, enameled steel, sold Jun 2026Photo © Wright — view this lot on Wright ↗

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Akari light sculpture, model BB1-30A

Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904–1988) · 1952

$5,120 price realized incl. premium

≈ £3,804≈ €4,399

Hammer $4,000 · with buyer’s premium $5,120

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Medium
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As published: “washi paper, enameled cast iron, bamboo, enameled steel”
Support
Paper
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
24 h x 11 dia in (61 x 28 cm)
Auction house
Wright
Sale
Design (auctions/2026/06/design)
Date
June 4, 2026
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Lot
145
Estimate
$3,000 – — (≈ £2,229) (≈ €2,577)
Source
Auction house wright20.com ↗
Retrieved Oct 4, 2026

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