Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-15A

Isamu Noguchi


Akari light sculpture, model BB3-15A





Ozeki & Co., Ltd.

USA / Japan, shade was designed in 1953 / produced later

washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron

70.25 h x 25.5 dia in (178 x 65 cm)



Stamped 'Sun and Moon' ideogram and signature to shade 'Isamu Noguchi'. Cast manufacturer's mark to underside 'Japan'.


Literature:
Akari, illustrated dimensions brochure, The Noguchi Museum Archives, MS_AKA_008_021
Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, Rychlak, Mori, Murayama, and Matsumoto, ppg. 78, 93, 99




This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.