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Isamu Noguchi
Radio Nurse and Guardian Ear
Zenith Radio Co.
USA, 1937
Bakelite, enameled metal
7 w x 6 d x 8.25 h inches
Guardian Ear measures: 4.25 w x 8.25 d x 6.25 h inches
Signed with molded marks to Radio Nurse: [Zenith Radio Nurse Design by Noguchi Patent Applied for 117 Volts 50/60 cycle -25 watts Zenith Radio Corp., Chicago]. Signed with applied metal tag to Guardian Ear: [Guardian Ear of the Radio Nurse Patent Applied for 117 volts 50/6 cycles 25 watt Zenith Radio Corp. Chicago].
Estimate: $3,000–5,000
Result: $22,800
Literature: Isamu Noguchi: Sculptural Design, Eisenbrand, Posch and von Vegesack, ppg. 110-111
Miniscule surface imperfections to each element. Overall excellent vintage condition. Not tested.
