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Japanese Lacquer Samurai Trunk From The Estate Of Sir John Richardson

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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