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Isamu Noguchi
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Isamu Noguchi
- "Radio Nurse" and "Guardian Ear"
Radio Nurse with firm's molded marks
- bakelite and enameled metal
Literature
"Safe at Home," House & Garden, March 1941, p. 34
Alexander von Vegesack, Peter Dunas, and Mathias Schwartz-Clauss, eds. 100 Masterpieces from the Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, 1996, p. 148
J. Stewart Johnson, American Modern 1925-1940: Design for a New Age, New York, 2000, p. 163
Alexander von Vegesack, Katarina V. Posch, and Jochen Eisenbrand, eds., Isamu Noguchi: Sculptural Design, Weil am Rhein, 2001, p. 110
Isamu Noguchi, Noguchi: A Sculptor's World, Göttingen, Germany, 1968, reprint 2004, pl. 185
David A. Hanks and Anne Hoy, American Streamlined Design: The World of Tomorrow, Paris, 2005, p. 173
Alexander von Vegesack, Peter Dunas, and Mathias Schwartz-Clauss, eds. 100 Masterpieces from the Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, 1996, p. 148
J. Stewart Johnson, American Modern 1925-1940: Design for a New Age, New York, 2000, p. 163
Alexander von Vegesack, Katarina V. Posch, and Jochen Eisenbrand, eds., Isamu Noguchi: Sculptural Design, Weil am Rhein, 2001, p. 110
Isamu Noguchi, Noguchi: A Sculptor's World, Göttingen, Germany, 1968, reprint 2004, pl. 185
David A. Hanks and Anne Hoy, American Streamlined Design: The World of Tomorrow, Paris, 2005, p. 173
Condition
Overall in excellent original condition. The Bakelite surface of the Radio Nurse with some very shallow surface scratches consistent with age and use. The Guardian Ear with some surface scratches and discoloration to enameled surface. Some of the scratches with losses to paint revealing the brown metal underneath. Retains original hardware.
Both the cords of the Radio nurse and Guardian ear with age, but are stable.
Moulded Mark on the Radio Nurse: ZENITH/RADIO NURSE/DESIGN BY NOGUCHI/ PATENT APPLIED FOR/ 117 VOLTS- 50/50 CYCLE – 25 WATTS/ ZENITH RADIO CORP., CHICAGO
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.