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Fri, Mar 27, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 129

Four 20th Century Paper Lamp Shades

Estimate: $50 - $150

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
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
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