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Japanese Lacquer Samurai Trunk From The Estate Of Sir John Richardson

$8,500
£6,462.34
€7,457.79
CA$11,897.72
A$13,322.27
CHF 6,950.90
MX$162,322.08
NOK 88,201.90
SEK 83,856.53
DKK 55,667.47
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About the Item

With slightly domed removable lid opening to an open interior, conforming case with central gilded samurai family crest or Mon depicting a butterfly. Brass trim and handles. Richardson was friends with Picasso, Leger etc.In New York in 1960 he organized a nine gallery Picasso retrospective. He was appointed to start Christies in New York and ran it for nine years. In 1973 he Joined Knoedler gallery. He also gave a eulogy to Andy Warhol at his funeral at St Patricks in New York.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.25 in (66.68 cm)Width: 60.5 in (153.67 cm)Depth: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Essex, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU838143823992

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