Folk Art and Crafts NEW ARRIVALS

Veliky Ustyug Painted Box

"Church of the Ascension of Our Lord ". The church in Velikii Ustyug was built from stone in 1648, replacing earlier wooden structures. It is the oldest surviving building in the town.  The painting is on a hinged pine box covered with thin...

Veliky Ustyug Painted Box

"Assumption Cathedral (Успенский собор) of the Virgin Mary".  The cathedral is part of the architectural ensemble of an older monastery. It is on the banks of the Sukhona River, close to the town of Veliky Ustyug.   The painting is on a...

Firebird Plaque [Kasli]

The Firebird Openwork Relief (Плакетка Сквозной рельеф Жар Птица Касли). Cast iron (Dutch soot). Matte black color. Made in the 1980s. Model was created by artist and sculptor V. M. Filippov (1939-1989). Kasli paper tag still attached. 9" in height,...

Khokhloma Spoons, Set of 4 [Vintage]

Vintage Khokhloma Spoons. Set of matching spoons, fully hand carved. 1960s or 1970s. Lot of 4 pieces. Gold handles, black tips. 7" in length. Lacquer has dulled over time, overall very good.  Khokhloma ware is known as "treen", which is a generic...

In a Forest Clearing Bogorodsk Toy

In a Forest Clearing (На Лесной Полянке). Bear plays his balalaika while two rabbits dance. Cute ball activated toy.  "Made in Russia" purple stamp together with Bogorodsk stamp on the bottom. Dated 1998 and signed by the carver. 6½" long x...

Bear with a Dudarik [Vintage]

Bear with a Dudarik (Медведь с Дудариком). A dudarik is a sort of a fife, or wooden flute. Misha the Bear has found a spot in which to nestle. A small stump is hollowed out for further use. Signed and labeled by the artist. Finely carved, circa 2000. 8"x...

Bear with Cello [Vintage]

Misha Bear with Cello (Миша и виолончель). An older Bogorodsk bear carving as indicated by the triangular "Made in USSR" sticker and identifying marks stamped in purple ink. Probably mid-20th century as the style is more in line with older carvings...

Bear with Binoculars Vintage

Misha Bear (Миша Медведь). In the woods with his binoculars. Titled in pen at the bottom: "Хозяин Леса" ("Master (Owner) of the Woods"), "Богородское" (Bogorodsk) and signature of the artist. 11" in height. 1 only.

Transcarpathian Wines Souvenir, mid-20th century

This souvenir of Transcarpathian wines, manufactured in 1978, has survived intact. Made in the Mukachevo factory of art products (Мукачевская фабрика художественных изделий). Mukachevo is a city in the Transcarpathian region of Ukraine, near Uzhgorod. As...

The Magician [Bogorodsk]

The Magician (Фокусник). Misha the Bear shows off his magician skills. The plunger mechanism makes Misha raise his wand, which in turn causes the "ball" to emerge from his hat. Another classic! Vintage Bogorodsk carving with paper label showing the title...

Painted Spoons "Boretskaya", pair

Painted Spoons, Boretsk, pair (Расписные Борецкие Ложки, пара). Exquisitely hand made linden soup spoons. Painted with gouache paints and covered with a shiny varnish. Circa 1980-1990.  7½" in length, bowls are 2½" wide. 1 pair only...

Polkhov Barrel "Dewdrop"

Polkhov Barrel "Dewdrop"(Полховская Бочка "Росинка").  Polkhov barrel box by a master decorator at the factory, judging by the work quality.  From the Voznesensky factory "Polkhov-Maidan painting". Factory label in Russian indicates name of the...

Bluebird Maiden Easter Egg

Bluebird Egg Maiden (Синяя птица). Hand painted bluebird on a wood egg with detailed floral enhancements on a milky-white background. Finished with a polished clear lacquer. Signature of the artist and date of 1991 on the bottom of the egg. Made in...

Russian Costume Enamel on Copper Plaque

Russian Costume (Русский Костюм). An extravagant hot enamel on copper plaque with suspended bars top and bottom of a medieval Russian noblewoman. This scarce piece weighs 1½ pounds. The enamel portion is 11¼" x 5½", and the top and...

Troika Box [Vintage Sergiev Posad]

Troika (Тройка) Glove Box (Перчаточница). Made in Russia in the 1930s or 1950s, in the kustar style (кустарная промышленность) of Zagorsk/Sergiev Posad, with Abramtsevo influences. In good condition with some wear indicative of age (see photos)...

Fox and Bear Tea Party [Kovrov}

Fox and Bear Tea Party. Kovrov decorated fashioned clay art, based on folk tale motifs. Hand painted tableau in bright colors. 1990s. Brand new. 5¾"x3½"x2". 1 only. Kovrov is a picturesque city of about 170,000 inhabitants and is located on...

Pokrov on the Nerli Enamel on Copper Plaque

Church of the Pokrov on the Nerli (Церковь Покрова на Нерли,). The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin on the Nerl River is a potent symbol of medieval Russia, commissioned by Andrei Bogolyubsky in the 12th century. It's situated at the...

Petrozavodsk Kitchen Board [USSR]

Petrozavodsk Kitchen Board. Decorative hand painting on pine wood and finished with a clear lacquer. Early 1980's. 9½" to 4½". Near fine condition. Uncommon. 1 only, as shown. Petrozavodsk is the capital and largest city in...

Frog Princess Plaque [Kasli]

Frog Princess Openwork Relief (Плакетка Сквозной рельеф Царевна Лягушка Касли). Cast iron (Dutch soot). Matte black color. Made in the 1980s. Model was created by artist and sculptor V. M. Filippov (1939-1989). 8¼" in height, 4¼" width...

Emelya on the Stove

By the command of the pike (По щучьему велению). A fine Bogorodsk carving based on a much-beloved folk tale about lazy, but lucky, Emelya, who spares the life of a magic fish after catching it from out of the fishing hole with his bare hands. "At...