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"Free Press" Mixed media & paper, wall relief sculpture
By Joan Giordano
Located in New York, NY
, and Japanese influenced wall scrolls.
Abstract Paper Sculpture, Collage, Modern, Contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media, Canvas, Encaustic, Newsprint
Decoys with old Japanese paper attached/Bird ornaments/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce an old Japanese figurine covered with paper.
This is probably a duck
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Japanese antique wooden blocks/1800-1920/paper charms/Buddhist art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden woodblock produced in Japan from the late Edo period to the Taisho period (about
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Beech
Japanese Contemporary Art By Kojun - Shiko 678
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Lego, plastic model, gold leaf, noodle, resin, paper, wood
Central piece: W95 × D95 × H195 mm
Side
Category
2010s Conceptual Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Boy's day display suit of armor
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese miniature model of a suit of armor made for the Boy’s day display. Constructed of
Category
Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Japanese Buddhist Hanging Scroll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese Buddhist Hanging Scroll
Category
20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Japanese Pair Antique Lantern Garden Woodblock Prints 19c, immediately Framable
Located in South Burlington, VT
Landscapes
Japan two (2) antique Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock prints from an original book 18th-19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 0.001 in
Japanese Pair Antique Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 19thc, immediately Frameable
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan two (2) antique Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock prints from an original book 18th-19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
H 10.25 in W 13.75 in D 0.001 in
Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Showa Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a regal Japanese samurai/warrior doll shadow puppet.
Oshie
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Isamu Noguchi, Akari Light Sculpture, Bamboo, Paper, Iron, Japan, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in High Point, NC
A washi paper, bamboo and black-painted iron light sculpture or floor lamp, designed by Isamu
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Akiko Sugiyama Japanese Calligraphy Painting Collage, 3D Shadow Box Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
Japanese paper sculpture in plexiglass display box.
titled "How does your garden grow" twin blooms with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Plexiglass, Paint, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
Golden Tranquility: Willows by the River
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This two-panel screen showcases masterful brushwork in its depiction of willow trees gracefully bending over a riverbank. The contrast between the vivid gold background and the dark,...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
"Moss" Abstract, Hanging Wall Relief Sculpture, Handmade Paper Sculpture
By Joan Giordano
Located in New York, NY
Japanese influenced wall scrolls.
Abstract Paper Sculpture, Modern, Contemporary, Organic, Wall Hanging
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Steel
Ornate Japanese Sculpture Depicting Mythological and Folkloric Figures, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Ornate Japanese Sculpture Depicting Mythological and Folkloric Figures – Plate V, Section
Category
Antique 1880s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 0.01 in
Isamu Noguchi Model 7A Akari Light Sculpture Handcrafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Vitra, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 7A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Model 10A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 10A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
"Moving Inside Out" Abstract, Hanging Wall Relief Sculpture, Handmade Paper
By Joan Giordano
Located in New York, NY
, and Japanese influenced wall scrolls.
Abstract Paper Sculpture, Wall Hanging, Wall Relief, Modern
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Steel
"Fading Out, Fading In" Abstract, Handmade Paper Wall Hanging Sculpture
By Joan Giordano
Located in New York, NY
sculpture, and Japanese influenced wall scrolls.
Abstract Paper Sculpture, Wall Hanging, Modern
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model UF4-L8 Floor Lamp, Japan, 2021
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Japanese floor lamp rendered in a black painted steel frame with a suspended washing paper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Model 14A Light Sculpture in Washi Paper and Bamboo by Ozeki
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Akari light sculpture (Model 14A) by Isamu Noguchi handcrafted from traditional washi paper and
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 62.21 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Bronze sculpture of two cicadas on a bamboo, used by calligraphs to hold paper
Located in PARIS, FR
very prominent role in Japanese folklore, it symbolizes the arrival of hot summer days. Its song became
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
H 1.19 in W 1.38 in D 2.56 in
Vintage Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture Table Lamp By Isamu Noguchi, Japan 1980s
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Akari model 1N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
American Indian Painting & Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
American Indian Painting & Sculpture by Patricia Janis Broder. Hardcover book with dustjacket
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Native American Books
Materials
Paper
Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
socket and single arm harp. Hand-made shade by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan (washi paper, bamboo ribbing
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper shade, bamboo ribbing supported by metal frame.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Akari Model 7AD Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 7AD light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Collectible Art Book “Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture”, 1982
Located in View Park, CA
An absolutely sublime collectible coffee table book: « Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari UF-3Q Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari UF-3Q floor lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi 22N Akari Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Highland, IN
beautiful example of his "light sculptures". Made in Gifu, Japan by Ozeki & Co. using handmade washi paper
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 36N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form.
The lamps are created
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form.
The lamps are created
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 22N Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form.
The lamps are created
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 23N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan.
Washi paper shade, bamboo ribbing supported by metal frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form.
The lamps are created
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form.
The lamps are created
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 21N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
red sun and moon ideogram.
Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan.
Washi paper shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 1P
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 1P.
Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Akari Model 1A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 33N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 33N.
Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Akari Model 1AS Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Akari Model 24N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 24N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Akari Model 7A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 7A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Akari Model 3A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 3A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Akari Model 9A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 9A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF2-31N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model UF2-31N.
Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Floor lamp, bb3-55d
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
and enameled steel with a paper shade.
The 55d paper shade was purchased but rarely used, still in
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Metal
Unique Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture S2 With Pietra Serena Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, model S2 with sculpted Pietra Serena base.
Japan
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Limestone
"AKARI" Light Sculpture Model 3X (Dead stock) by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The light sculptures named "AKARI" were created in 1952 by Isamu Noguchi, inspired by Japan
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Unique Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 32N with Ligurian Stone Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Akari light sculpture, model 32N with sculpted Ligurian stone base.
Japan & Italy c. 1977.
Hand-made
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Tall Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Akari E Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Ozeki & Co. in Japan.
Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards.
Recent version
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 2A Ukai Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 2A UKAI.
Early model, marked with iconic red sun and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3X Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 3X table lamp.
Early model, marked with iconic red
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early Rare Isamu Noguchi 30A Akari Light Sculpture, Ozeki 1951
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Akari Light Sculpture Model 30A by Isamu Noguchi, a rare gem from 1951 meticulously
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari 1N Light Sculpture Table Lamps
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
still produced, and handmade, in the same factory in Gifu, Japan. This vintage pair is in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures Model T1-V2 c. 1977
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan.
Washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron and steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
1950s Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 30N shade with BB3 base, New Old Stock
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
An exceptionally rare and pristine example of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture: discontinued 30N
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 73 in W 23 in D 23 in
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