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Akari light sculptures model 19D on single stem bases, pair by Isamu Noguchi, washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron, sold Mar 2023Photo © Wright — view this lot on Wright ↗

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Akari light sculptures model 19D on single stem bases, pair

Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904–1988)

$25,200 price realized incl. premium

≈ £20,410≈ €23,149

Hammer $20,000 · with buyer’s premium $25,200

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Medium
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As published: “washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron”
Support
Paper
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
74½ h x 21¾ dia in (189 x 55 cm)
Auction house
Wright
Sale
Taking Shape: The Akari Light Sculptures of Isamu Noguchi (auctions/2023/03/taking-shape-the-akari-light-sculptures-of-isamu-noguchi)
Date
March 30, 2023
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Lot
130
Estimate
$8,000 – — (≈ £6,479) (≈ €7,349)
Source
Auction house wright20.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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