JIRO TAKAMATSU (Japanese, 1936-1988) SHADOW OF TWO KEYS (SKELETON & CHURCH KEY) “NO. 211”.

Lacquer and metal hook on wood panel Signed, dated and titled on verso “Jiro Takamatsu 1968 No. 211” along with “UP” with an arrow, bears Tokyo Gallery, Tokyo, Japan SIZE: 13″ x 9-1/2 x 3″. PROVENANCE: Descended through the family of Robert H. Chase of Greenwich Village. Robert Chase & his partner, Robert C. Hunsicker were both avid collectors of art, antiques & many other items that piqued their interest. Mr. Hunsicker was the Vicar of St. Paul’s Chapel in NYC and in the 1980’s the two purchased a large, old farmhouse in Sandisfield, MA and filled it with their acquisitions. CONDITION: Horizontal craquelure and minor surface dirt. 52301-1 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1159A

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1159A	$69,575.00	JIRO TAKAMATSU (Japanese, 1936-1988) SHADOW OF TWO KEYS (SKELETON & CHURCH KEY) “NO. 211”. Lacquer and metal hook on wood panel Signed, dated and titled on verso “Jiro Takamatsu 1968 No. 211” along with “UP” with an arrow, bears Tokyo Gallery, Tokyo, Japan SIZE: 13″ x 9-1/2 x 3″. PROVENANCE: Descended through the family of Robert H. Chase of Greenwich Village. Robert Chase & his partner, Robert C. Hunsicker were both avid collectors of art, antiques & many other items that piqued their interest. Mr. Hunsicker was the Vicar of St. Paul’s Chapel in NYC and in the 1980’s the two purchased a large, old farmhouse in Sandisfield, MA and filled it with their acquisitions. CONDITION: Horizontal craquelure and minor surface dirt. 52301-1 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1159A Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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JIRO TAKAMATSU (Japanese, 1936-1988) SHADOW OF TWO KEYS (SKELETON & CHURCH KEY) “NO. 211”.