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
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