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Japanese Lacquer Samurai Trunk From The Estate Of Sir John Richardson

$8,500

£6,483.21

€7,382.81

CA$11,945.09

A$13,027.80

CHF 6,901.25

MX$156,184.85

NOK 87,891.26

SEK 80,370.03

DKK 55,156.81

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:
Brass,Lacquer
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
19th Century
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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