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Japanese Lacquer Samurai Trunk from the Estate of Sir John Richardson

Name: Japanese Lacquer Samurai Trunk from the Estate of Sir John Richardson
SKU: LU838143823992
Availability: InStock

$8,500.00

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SKU: LU838143823992 Categories: Collectibles and Curiosities, New Arrivals

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Description

Japanese Lacquer Samurai Trunk from the Estate of Sir John Richardson 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)

Additional information

PLACE OF ORIGIN	Japan
PERIOD	19th Century
MATERIALS	Brass, Lacquer
IN THE STYLE OF	Meiji
DATE OF MANUFACTURE	1850
CONDITION	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Wear.