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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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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)
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- 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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