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
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