Isamu Noguchi
Akari light sculpture, model 41S


Ozeki & Co., Ltd.
USA / Japan, designed 1956
washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron
22.5 h x 12 dia in (57 x 30 cm)

The present model was marketed in early Bonniers publications as the 41S; the shade model would become known as the 30A and the bamboo base was later known at the BB1.

Stamped 'Sun and Moon' ideogram and 'Japan' to shade with signature 'I. Noguchi'. Decal distributor label to underside of base 'Kovacs'.

Literature: NEW AKARI Light Sculpture, 1977 dimension and assembly brochure, The Noguchi Museum Archives, MS_AKA_008_020 Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, Rychlak, Mori, Murayama, and Matsumoto, pg. 100

This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

Wired for American outlets and functions properly when tested. Lamp presents in very good condition with typical wrinkling and creasing. Lacking top of box from original packaging. Lower half of box measures 1 x 12.25 x 12.25 inches.