three Akari by Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988), washi paper with bamboo ribbing, wood and metal frames, Akari marks, stamped "Made in Japan", with original boxes, largest 54-1/2 in.; one Le Klint, cylindrical folded and pleated paper shade, with original box, 12 in., Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Condition
all with some yellowing to paper, scattered staining, minor tears and losses to paper, dry rot; Le Klint shade with internal cord loose from attachment point but intact; boxes with wear consistent with age and use; one spherical lantern with dry rot, torn from wooden ring support; wire stand not present for elongated star shaped lantern