Rare Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 6A with Kanji Patterns
Rare Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 6A with Kanji Patterns
Rare and early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture with screen-printed kanji patterns. Model 6A.
Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon ideogram.
Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan.
Noguchi started his Akari series in 1951, model 6A was designed in 1952 (it was one of the original 18 Akari models designed and produced).
Screenprinted washi paper, bamboo, wood, enameled steel frame.
Measurements: 24" height x 13.5" width x 13.5" depth
Condition: Excellent overall condition. Please refer to images and feel free to be in touch with any questions.
Literature: Akari Lamps by Isamu Noguchi, early promotional sheet with original eighteen models, c. 1952, The Noguchi Museum Archives, LBD_5OS_025_025; The Isamu Noguchi Foundation, Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, New York, 2007, pp. 99 - 103.
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Frederic Mares Deulovol (1893-1991) patinated bronze gazelle doe.
Base signed in the casting: F. Mares; with impressed foundry mark: Fundicion R. Vila / Valls (Tarragona).
Bronze base has been removed for photography and because we feel the doe stands more beautifully in a room without it, though it could be simply placed back on matching bronze base if desired.
This doe comes form a California estate where it was kept outdoors, partially covered. The resulting patina and verdigris is beautiful and reminiscent of a Pat Steir painting. The bronze is beautifully sculpted with incredible, life-like details, from the slight movement of the tail to the deep gaze of the eyes.
Measurements: 52" H x 46" W x 11.5" D
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