Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 118

The Nov 14-15, 2020 Collectibles Auction

Russian Lacquer Boxes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 800		Russian Lacquer Box from Palekh: Spectacular, Large Console Box of a Folklore Scene Boasting Stunning Detail and Extraordinary Gilt Gold Details. Russian lacquer art developed from the art of icon painting. After the collapse of Imperial Russia, icon painters/artists needed a way to make a living. Thus, the craft of making papier-mâché decorative boxes and panels developed, the items were lacquered and then hand painted by the artists, often with scenes from folk tales. Offered is a spectacular example from Palekh of extraordinary beauty. remarkable detail and exquisite artistry. Lidded box is fully hand painted and resplendent in extensive gilt gold highlights that the lid appears to shimmer in the light. As with all the boxes in auction, box has the usual rich red lacquered interior. This piece has been signed by the artist, and on verso, the artist and studio also signed in gold. Fine scrolling surrounds the box not only framing the art of the lid but surrounding the middle sides of the box. 13 x 10 x 3". Excellent condition. It is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain lacquer boxes of this quality from Russia. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 801		Two Russian Decoupage Lacquer Boxes from Palekh of the Russian Imperial Romanov Family and a Superior Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia along with his family the subject of more conspiracies, books and films than any other ruler of Russia. Though he had been deposed, his crown and his name stolen from him, his family imprisoned, months later, they were all brutally assassinated. Czar Nicholas is frequently the subject of Russian lacquer boxes, and this decoupage is from one of his most famous state portraits and is truly stunning. It has been beautifully enhanced with intricate hand painted gold gilt throughout his crown, his chain of office, his scepter, his orb & cross and his sword belt. The box lid is accented with a gilt silver scroll border. 1¼ x 3 x 4" and in mint condition. The second box is of the entire Imperial Romamov family from one of their many painted family portraits. Stately image with all the lace, sashes, buttons, crowns jewelry and bullion are all accented in gold and likewise bordered in silver gilt matching the Tsar's. 1¼ x 3 x 4" and also in mint condition. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 802		Beautiful Russian Hand Painted and Lacquer Large Wood Sundry Box of a Magical Nighttime Sleigh Scene. Palekh lacquer boxes are Russian folk handicraft of a miniature painting, which is done with tempera paints on varnished articles made of papier-mâché ranging in sizes suitable for many uses. They are painted with local bright paints over the black background and are known for their delicate and smooth design, abundance of golden shading, and accurate silhouettes of flattened figures, which often cover the surface of the lids and sides of the articles completely. Palekh is the most renowned of four such famous villages who are known for creating traditional craft boxes. Beautiful hand painted and heavily lacquered box of a magical nighttime sleigh ride with a swirl of colors illuminating the natural landscape in almost a dream like vision. Signed by artist in gilt gold. and in excellent condition. 1½ x 6 x 10". Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 803		Two Russian Decoupage Lacquer Boxes Each With Historic Portraits on Each; Tsar Nicholas II and Tsar Peter The Great (1868-1918) Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia along with his family the subject of more conspiracies, books and films than any other ruler of Russia. Though he had been deposed, his crown and his name stolen from him, his family imprisoned, months later, they were all assassinated. Czar Nicholas is frequently the subject of Russian lacquer boxes, and this Russian decoupage of his most famous portrait has been beautifully enhanced with intricate hand painted gold all throughout the uniform; the gold bullion, the medals, the buttons, the saber and the exquisitely delicate border along the edge of the lid. 1¼ x 4 x 3" and in mint condition. (1672-1725) It is impossible to study the history of Russia without a deep dive into Peter The Great, proclaimed "Emperor of all Russia" in 1721. His reforms as ruler heavily influenced by Western Europe, notably France even in dress and established St. Petersburg as the capitol, which it was until 1918. Peter I is celebrated in this beautiful decoupage lacquer box from one of his most famous portraits with hand painted gold enhancements not only within the image but in the gilt details along the sides. On the portrait, all the buttons and sash tassel have gold gilt enhancements and silver gilt border surrounding the lid. 1¼ x 3 x 4" and also in mint condition. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 804		Russian Lacquer Box From Fedoskino with Extensive and Exceptional Hand Painted Gilt Gold & Silver Border Art and Stunning Fairy Tale Painting. Fedoskino lacquer boxes are Russian folk handicraft of a miniature painting, which is done with tempera paints on varnished articles made of papier-mâché ranging in sizes suitable for many uses. They are painted with local bright paints over the black background and are known for their delicate and smooth design, abundance of golden shading, and accurate silhouettes of flattened figures, which often cover the surface of the lids and sides of the articles completely. Palekh is the most renowned of four such famous villages who are known for creating traditional craft boxes. Offered is one of the best lacquer boxes in the current auction with hand painted scroll and border work achieving a level of artistry one rarely sees coming out of Russia anymore. Also the fairy tale maiden beautifully painted boasts incredible work gilt and silver enhancement. An outstanding box of unusual shape. 1½ x 6 x 4" and in superior condition. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 805		Russian Lacquer Box of "The Tale of Tsar Saltan" ("The Swan Princess") From Fedoskino. Beautifully Painted with Gilt Silver and Gold. Fedoskino lacquer boxes are Russian folk handicraft of a miniature painting, which is done with tempera paints on varnished articles made of papier-mâché ranging in sizes suitable for many uses. They are painted with local bright paints over the black background and are known for their delicate and smooth design, abundance of golden shading, and accurate silhouettes of flattened figures, which often cover the surface of the lids and sides of the articles completely. Palekh is the most renowned of four such famous villages who are known for creating traditional craft boxes. Lovely crescent shaped box with the lid having a painted scene from "The Tale of Tsar Saltan" this being the Swan Princess. Beautiful colors, great details especially the gilt gold and silver borders elaborately hand painted 1½ x 5½ x 7" and in superior condition. Signed by artist and Fedoskino. Boxes of this quality are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain from Russia at present. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $252
Lot 806		Russian Lacquer Box Boasting a Joyous Horse Drawn Sleigh of Four Village Women with Exceptionally Intricate Painted Borders on Top and Sides. Fedoskino lacquer boxes are Russian folk handicraft of a miniature painting, which is done with tempera paints on varnished articles made of papier-mâché ranging in sizes suitable for many uses. They are painted with local bright paints over the black background and are known for their delicate and smooth design, abundance of golden shading, and accurate silhouettes of flattened figures, which often cover the surface of the lids and sides of the articles completely. Palekh is the most renowned of four such famous villages who are known for creating traditional craft boxes. Absolutely charming crescent shaped of a nighttime sleigh ride in a humble village. Wonderful colors boasting exceptional scrollwork in gold and silver on top and sides with the hand painted art conveying the joy of the season at nighttime. Signed by artist on verso 1½ x 5 x 7". Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $264
Lot 807		Three (3) Russian Lacquer Boxes from Palekh, Two By the Russian Collection: A Sumptuous Fairy Tale, a Queen and Stunning Sleigh Scene. Palekh lacquer boxes are Russian folk handicraft of a miniature painting, which is done with tempera paints on varnished articles made of papier-mâché ranging in sizes suitable for many uses. They are painted with local bright paints over the black background and are known for their delicate and smooth design, abundance of golden shading, and accurate silhouettes of flattened figures, which often cover the surface of the lids and sides of the articles completely. Palekh is the most renowned of four such famous villages who are known for creating traditional craft boxes. A lot of three lacquer boxes. 1.) The largest a fairly tale wedding of such remarkable detail, gleaming from gilt gold details down to the smallest leaves, the sheerest fabric. From the Russian Collection, 1½ x 4½ x 6". 2.) Lovely oval box boasting a fairy tale queen of Earth and sky, the colors, magnificent. Signed by artist on verso, 1 x 3 x 5". 3.) Gorgeous winter scene of sleigh drivers and a young couple. Note the remarkable detail and colors of the horses and the gilt gold and red bridles, makes this box a stand out. From the Russian Collection 1½ x 4 x 3½". Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $228
Lot 808		Russian Lacquer Box: One Vintage, Elaborately Hand Painted Box From Mstera, One from Fedoskino of Magic Carpet and Firebird. 1.) Vintage Russian lacquer box from Mstera, a small 17th Century Russian settlement known for their unique artistic approach to their crafts and icons very much evoking the 15 and 16th centuries. Wonderful example here of folklore boasting incredible hand painted details of such precision and an unusual perspective through the window that impresses. Further, the hand painted gilt scroll work surrounding the image is unrivaled in this auction. Box, pre-owned and slightly used the lower right corner shows a small chip at corner tip outside of the border work that has been touched up as well as light surface scratches on base; all hardly visible. But the image itself is pristine, again a masterwork of astonishing detail and worthy of any collection. 1½ x 5½ x 7" 2.) Beautiful hand painted box rich in detail from Fedoskino of a fairy tale magic carpet with a firebird in a gilded cage. Box is unusually shaped and perfect for jewelry or keepsakes. Measures 1½ x 5 x 7" and mint. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 809		Russian Lacquer Boxes: Three Lovely Examples of Russian Lacquer from Fedoskino Including Box with Exceptional Folklore Art. Russian lacquer boxes are prized the world over for their artistry and craftsmanship and these three pieces from Fedoskino are no exception: 1.) The best in the lot is a large, unusually shaped box of a Russian folk tale absolutely beautifully hand painted with gilt gold touches and a very elaborate double row of elaborate scroll work that is in both gilt gold and gilt silver expertly executed. In near to mint condition (one tiny ding outside edge of lip, signed boldly by artist on base and measures 1½ x 5 x 7". 2.) Rectangular box of maid standing next to a tree beautifully hand painted with her sarafan in gold gilt. 1½ x 6 x 2½" in very fine condition noting a discoloration in the sarafan. Bottom of box has felt paper liner but lifts out with no glue residue present. 3.) Beautiful small pot with brightly painted figures with gold leaf inlay of a boot vendor showing his work to two ladies. Pot is beautiful, near to mint only in that the bottom of pot has a navy non-skid fabric glued which cannot be removed but does not show unless turned upside down. Inside lid, the artist studio mark in Fedoskino. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $330
Lot 810		Russian Lacquer Boxes: Four Gorgeous Seasonal, Wintry Scenes Including a Fantastic Russian Santa "Ded Moroz" and Snowman. Four terrific Russian lacquer boxes that certainly convey the Holiday or wintry scenes. 1.) Great box of a Russian Santa, "Ded Moroz" or some artistic cross between the two because there is no tall staff and in red and blue. Nevertheless a wonderful decoupage beautifully enhanced with hand painted gilt gold, red and green. 1¼ x 4 x 3" from the Russia Collection founded in 1991 to preserve Russian art. 2.) Two boxes with a troika of horses, pulling a sleigh, the drivers in blue which hint at the traditional "Ded Moroz". Beautiful gilt gold enhancements to both: 1¼ x 6½ x 3¼" and 1¼ x 4 x 3" this one also made by the co-operative, The Russia Collection. 3. Finally a miniature fully hand painted box of couple in a sleigh being pulled by horses, each clearly in Holiday apparel. 1 x 2 x 3" and a marvelous miniature work. All four boxes mint. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $252
Lot 811		Gorgeous Footed Russian Lacquer Box from Kholui Signed on Verso. Khouli lacquer boxes are Russian folk handicraft of a miniature painting, which is done with tempera paints on varnished articles made of papier-mâché ranging in sizes suitable for many uses. They are painted with local bright paints over the black background and are known for their delicate and smooth design, abundance of golden shading, and accurate silhouettes of flattened figures, which often cover the surface of the lids and sides of the articles completely. Palekh is the most renowned of four such famous villages who create traditional Russian box crafts. Stunning colors and supremely ornate borders on top and sides makes this particular box a stand out surrounding a fairy tale prince and his princess set in a magical night time sky. Excellent condition and signed on verso by artist and the city, Kholui. 1½ x 4½ x 6". Estimated Value $350 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $204
Lot 812		Exquisite Footed Russian Lacquer Box from Kholui Signed on Verso of a Fairy Tale King and Queen and Heroic Princess. Kholui lacquer boxes are Russian folk handicraft of a miniature painting, which is done with tempera paints on varnished articles made of papier-mâché ranging in sizes suitable for many uses. They are painted with local bright paints over the black background and are known for their delicate and smooth design, abundance of golden shading, and accurate silhouettes of flattened figures, which often cover the surface of the lids and sides of the articles completely. Palekh is the most renowned of four such famous villages who are known for creating traditional craft boxes. Vibrant colors (especially the reds) and a highly detailed ornate border in gold on top and in gold and silver on sides makes this piece quite lovely. Gorgeous kingdom ruled by king and queen with bounties surrounding. Excellent condition boasting remarkable details and signed on verso by artist including the name of the city, Kholui 1½ x 4 x 6". Estimated Value $350 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 813		Striking Footed Russian Lacquer Box from Kholui Signed on Verso of a Fairy Tale King, His 3 Daughters and a Magical Firebird. Kholui lacquer boxes are Russian folk handicraft of a miniature painting, which is done with tempera paints on varnished articles made of papier-mâché ranging in sizes suitable for many uses. They are painted with local bright paints over the black background and are known for their delicate and smooth design, abundance of golden shading, and accurate silhouettes of flattened figures, which often cover the surface of the lids and sides of the articles completely. Palekh is the most renowned of four such famous villages who are known for creating traditional craft boxes. An abundance of highly detailed ornate borders painted in gold and silver on top and sides makes this piece quite lovely and the enhanced gilt details painstakingly executed. A gorgeous kingdom ruled by king and queen with riches aplenty at their feet. Excellent condition boasting remarkable details and signed on verso by artist. 1½ x 4 x 6". Estimated Value $350 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 814		Two (2) Traditional Folkloric Russian Decoupage Lacquer Boxes Brilliantly Accented with Gold and Silver Gilt. Palekh lacquer boxes are Russian folk handicraft of a miniature painting, which is done with tempera paints on varnished articles made of papier-mâché ranging in sizes suitable for many uses. They are painted with local bright paints over the black background and are known for their delicate and smooth design, abundance of golden shading, and accurate silhouettes of flattened figures, which often cover the surface of the lids and sides of the articles completely. Palekh is the most renowned of four such famous villages who are known for creating traditional craft boxes. Two decoupage lacquer boxes of traditional Russian fairy tales. 1.) The stunning narrow rectangular pencil box conveys an entire story with its ships, a royal court and armies to the right all set in burgundy black sky that accents the extensive gold and silver gilt accents and border. 1½ x 4½ x 6" 2.) The second is a majestic Russian folklore tale with an astonishing amount of narrative detail; from a crowned frog, a golden arrow, a princess, a court, a bear and a witches' house, all of the art is enhanced throughout in the finest detailing of hand painted gold and silver gilt. 1½ x 4½ x 6". Both boxes are in excellent condition. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 815		Two (2) Beautiful Lacquer Decoupage Boxes from the Russian Collection in Palekh Both Glorious Scenes of Winter. Palekh lacquer boxes are Russian folk handicraft of a miniature painting, which is done with tempera paints on varnished articles made of papier-mâché ranging in sizes suitable for many uses. They are painted with local bright paints over the black background and are known for their delicate and smooth design, abundance of golden shading, and accurate silhouettes of flattened figures, which often cover the surface of the lids and sides of the articles completely. Palekh is the most renowned of four such famous villages who are known for creating traditional craft boxes. Two decoupage boxes celebrating the glorious Winter season. 1.) The larger box likely a fairy tale set in a magical city, the colorful, complex art highlighted by fine details of gilt gold throughout with gilt gold borders to top and sides. 1½ x 6 x 5" 2.) The second a wonderful winter scene of horse drawn sleighs passing each other with details of gilt gold 1½ x 4 x 3". Both in excellent condition signed by artists and stamped on verso The Russian Collection. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 816		Russian Lacquer: Two Lacquer and Painted Covers on Small Notepads, One Russian Porcelain Music Box, One German Porcelain Box, One Of Metal. Balance of consignment of the Russian Lacquer Collection. 1.) Two, mint in original (Russian) box, half notepad, half tabbed directory (Cyrillic alphabet letters) 2.) Russian porcelain jar with wind-up music box in lid that works beautifully playing "Some Day My Prince Will Come" with fine clarity and volume. The art on the lid is of a regal couple galloping among the clouds over water. Fine hand painted porcelain mimicking traditional Russian boxes. 1½ x 3 x 3". 3.) Henrich Geman porcelain of "The Snow Maiden" again mimicking Russian boxes from a limited edition of Russian Folklore boxes. 2 x 4 x 5" 4.) Hand painted round metal Russian box, the lid boasting wonderful colors and details of two women in front of village home, one showing off her colorful floral shaw. 2 x 5 x 5" and the inside painted the traditional red. Estimated Value $150 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90