Lot 289 · Design and Taking Shape: The Akari Light Sculptures of Isamu Noguchi
Molar chair II
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- Estimate
- $2,000–$3,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Wright — Design and Taking Shape: The Akari Light Sculptures of Isamu Noguchi, Chicago · 30 March 2023
- Record ID
- TB-2026-946128
- Record
- first seen 22 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Wendell Castle, Molar chair II. Wright, 30 Mar 2023, lot 289. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-946128.
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Wendell Castle, Molar chair II. Wright, 30 Mar 2023, lot 289. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-946128.
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From the same sale Design and Taking Shape: The Akari Light Sculptures of Isamu Noguchi · Mar 2023
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet | Pietro Chiesa | $50,000–$70,000 | |
| Adjustable settee from the Jesi Residence | Marco Zanuso | $7,000–$9,000 | |
| Wall-mounted cabinet for Casa Ceccato | Gio Ponti | $7,000–$9,000 | |
| Early Parola floor lamps model 2659, pair | Gae Aulenti And Piero Castiglioni | $4,000–$5,000 | |
| ANDO x ANDO (ten works) | Tadao Ando | $20,000–$30,000 | |
| Untitled | Ico Parisi | $3,000–$5,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Castle | Sweet Dreams full-sized bed | $5,040 | Rago, Sep 2024 | |
| Wendell Castle | Grasshopper Mirror | Heritage Auctions, Nov 2024 | ||
| Wendell Castle | Swivel Molar coffee table | Rago, Nov 2025 | ||
| Wendell Castle | Rare Cookie Cutter tables, pair | Wright, Jun 2024 | ||
| Wendell Castle | Rusty, Edition II | Rago, Sep 2025 | ||
| Wendell Castle | Peter Joseph dining chairs, set of six | Rago, Jan 2026 | ||
| Wendell Castle | Four-Legged table | Rago, Jan 2025 | ||
| Wendell Castle | Molar dining table | Wright, Oct 2025 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.