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Day 1: Important Asian Works of Art

Thu, Sep 15, 2016 10:00AM EDT - Fri, Sep 16, 2016 10:00AM EDT
Lot 74

Pair Paper Lanterns by Isamu Noguchi

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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and Japanese Décor Items Japanese, round paper and wood Noguchi lanterns, in original envelopes, 22 in., [good condition]; teak and paper/fiberglass 20-panel floor screen, 39 x 48 x 13 in., [good condition]; three paper and wood lanterns, tallest 24 in., [good condition]; four and one-half natural [tatami] mats in black cloth border, full size 72 x 36 in., [some differential fading, one with water staining/losses]; two [Zabuton] pillows, 20 x 20 in., [good condition;] [ranma] in cedar, 13 x 72 in., [nicks, dents, soiling]; two-fold reed, bamboo and cypress screen, 69 x 55 in., [water stains]; along with a copy of [Isamu Noguchi: Space of Akari and Stone] by Chronicle Books, Seiba Museum of Art, (16 pieces). Condition: . Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. Provenance: Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina