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Hunters [Kritov]

Hunters (Охотники). A young couple, together with their hound, pursue ducks from their small boat in the lagoon.  Nikolai Stepanovich Kritov (Николай Степанович Критов) was born in Myasnikovo, Lukhsky district, Ivanovo region (Мясниково Лухского...

Ivan Tsarevich [Palekh]

Tale of Ivan Tsarevich, the Princess Elena and the Gray Wolf. (Сказка об Иване Царевиче.) Tsarevich Ivan meets Elena the Beautiful, the daughter of Tsar Kasym, for the very first time. With the help of the magical Gray Wolf, Tsarevich Ivan captures the...

Romance [Palekh]

Romance (Живет Моя Отрада), literally "My Joy Lives". Palekh, 1991. The painting on the box is a Russian folk song based on several couplets from the poem "Daredevil" (Удалец) by S.F. Ryskin (Сергей Федорович Рыскин) (1860-1895). He was born in the...

Troika mid-19th century lacquer box

Troika (Тройка). Pre-revolutionary Russia era production - possibly unmarked Vishnyakov or Lukutin. Mid to late 19th century. Boxes such as this one are prized in Russia, as they establish a connection with the Tsarist era, and can sell for "good money"...

Getting Acquainted Fedoskino Lacquer Box

Getting Acquainted (Знакомство). Late Baroque (Rococo) French Renaissance playful painting of a suitor slipping behind a woman carrying fruit and snatching an apple. Artist titled the box, mentions Fedoskino, and signed the box on the inside of the lid...

Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf [Palekh]

Tale of Ivan Tsarevich, the Princess Elena and the Gray Wolf (Сказка об Иване Царевиче и сером волке).  A climactic scene from the highly popular Russian fairy tale that tells of the quest for the Golden Firebird. It was originally collected by the...

The Proposal [Palekh] Kukharkina

The Proposal (Предложение). A young couple outfitted in traditional village folk clothing sit across from one another in a small wooden boat docked by the banks of the river. It is bathed in moonlight. The boy, who wears a flower crown, has picked three...

Tryst [Palekh] Ladokhina

Tryst (Свидание). It's harvest time and this young village couple is secretly making time to see one other. Above them is a delicate panorama of village huts. A unique dynamic and elegant miniature (approximately 1¾"x1") box is painted in the...

Duck Hunting [Palekh]

Duck Hunting (Утиная охота). Hunting scenes in Russian art are a genre inherited from the 18th and 19th centuries. Two hunters, together with their presumably faithful hound, pursue ducks for dinner while ensconced in their small boat in the lagoon...

Fisherman and the Goldfish [Palekh] Kochupalov

Fisherman and the Goldfish (Сказка о рыбаке и рыбке). The old man and his wife live in impoverished circumstances. One day, while out fishing, the old man catches a golden fish, that, in return for freedom, promises to grant the old man any wish he...

In the Garden [Palekh]

In the Garden (В саду). The young Palekh artist, Anzhela Rustamovna, displays distinct maturity as she captures the style of an Orthodox icon in the young girl's face and outstretched hands. Anzhelina was just 23 years old when she painted this delicate...

The Red Horse Brooch

The Red Horse, in Slavic culture, can be a symbol of the sun, fire and of a new life. The word "red" ("красный"), also means "beautiful" ("красивый"). It also can be found, that the horse friend is considerably better than the human friend. Ivan appears...

Sadko Fairy Tale Lacquer Brooch [Kholui]

Sadko (Садко) is a poor musician from Novgorod whose talents go unappreciated by the rich merchants of the city. He strikes a Faustian bargain with Tsar Morskoi (King of the Sea), who helps Sadko find the magic golden fish in Lake Ilmen. By winning the...

Winter Troika [Palekh] Yu. Zhegalov

Winter Troika (Зимняя Тройка) by Yury Viktorovich Zhegalov (Юрий Викторович Жегалов) (1927-1992). Born in Palekh, Yury Viktorovich studied at the Palekh Art School from 1943-1948 and, in 1951, graduated from the Moscow School of Industrial Art. From...

Ruslan Battles the Giant Head [Mstera]

Ruslan's Battle with the Giant Head (Бой Руслана с головой). Mstera, circa 1970-80. Papier-mache, egg tempera paints, lacquer. Detailed decorative freehand scroll border in gold. around the painting. A nice hinged box, initialed "ВЕ"by the artist in...

Troika [Palekh]

Palekh Troika (Палехская Тройка). A classic theme of Palekh painters throughout the ages, and in Russian art in general. For those not in the know, a troika is a turn-of-the-century carriage or sleigh pulled by three horses. Palekh artists use...

Fisherman and Goldfish Vintage Lacquer Brooch

Tale of the Fisherman and the Goldfish (Сказка о рыбаке и золотой рыбке). Classic fairy tale by Alexander Pushkin, published in 1835. An old fisherman catches a "Golden Fish" which promises to grant a wish in exchange for its liberty. The scene depicted...

Conversation [Беседа] Vintage Lacquer Brooch

Conversation (Беседа). Stylized scene of a couple in Russian peasant costume sitting at the table having an animated discussion. Painted in Novgorod, which was producing a limited number of boxes and brooches for the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Or...

Berry Brooch (Fedoskino)

Berries (Ягоды). Hand painted on papier-mache using thin layers of oil-based paints with an underlayment of gold leaf which imparts a radiant translucency and depth. Safety pin on the back for secure fastening. Fedoskino, circa 1990 or earlier. 2" x...

Ballet Dancer Pendant

Ballet Dancer at the Barre. Beautifully hand painted and lacquered pendant of an elegantly poised ballerina in a colorful costume. Hand painted in Russia and signed by the artist on the back. Gift boxed. 1½" diameter. Only 1 available.