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Sale #19
Sale #19
RUSSIAN LACQUERED BOXES
These lacquered boxes are usually made of papier mache (or a combination of olgolite, a synthetic which is very light and
durable). The layers of papier mache are then pressed, boiled in linseed oil and baked in special ovens. This product is more
durable and lasting than wood; it doesn't warp or crack even with temperature extremes. The boxes are painted black on the
outside and red inside and highly lacquered with layers of varnish for a high sheen. The Russian artists then paint fairy tale
scenes with great detail, often using high powered magnifying glasses to complete their work.
These lacquered boxes are usually made of papier mache (or a combination of olgolite, a synthetic which is very light and
durable). The layers of papier mache are then pressed, boiled in linseed oil and baked in special ovens. This product is more
durable and lasting than wood; it doesn't warp or crack even with temperature extremes. The boxes are painted black on the
outside and red inside and highly lacquered with layers of varnish for a high sheen. The Russian artists then paint fairy tale
scenes with great detail, often using high powered magnifying glasses to complete their work.
Festive holiday gift set -- Nutcracker pail with
Russian lacquered brooch inside. Available by
request.
Russian lacquered brooch inside. Available by
request.
Father Frost "group photo."
The Russian Matryoska doll (Matrioska, nesting) had its start in
Abramtsevo, outside of Moscow in the mid-1800's. There was
another center of Matryoska doll making in Sergiev Posad, the
beautiful monastery town. In the past these nesting dolls mostly
depicted women dressed in the traditional peasant garb holding bread
or other food items. Nowadays, you can find almost any theme or
topic represented on the Matryoska dolls. Some have fairy tale
scenes, historical or sports figures, scenes from Russian life or
famous architectural landmarks in Russia. The nesting dolls can also
be found in sizes of 3, 5, 7, 10 or greater up to 40! All the dolls are
made by hand and each one is hand painted, at times with the use of
a magnifying glass when the picture is very detailed.
Abramtsevo, outside of Moscow in the mid-1800's. There was
another center of Matryoska doll making in Sergiev Posad, the
beautiful monastery town. In the past these nesting dolls mostly
depicted women dressed in the traditional peasant garb holding bread
or other food items. Nowadays, you can find almost any theme or
topic represented on the Matryoska dolls. Some have fairy tale
scenes, historical or sports figures, scenes from Russian life or
famous architectural landmarks in Russia. The nesting dolls can also
be found in sizes of 3, 5, 7, 10 or greater up to 40! All the dolls are
made by hand and each one is hand painted, at times with the use of
a magnifying glass when the picture is very detailed.
RUSSIAN MATRYOSKA DOLL,
OR NESTING DOLL
OR NESTING DOLL
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Russian lacquer box - sleepy puppy and kitten
Price: $68 (4 inches X 2 inches) Signed and
dated by the Russian artist. Entirely hand
made and hand painted.
Price: $68 (4 inches X 2 inches) Signed and
dated by the Russian artist. Entirely hand
made and hand painted.
Different view of Russian lacquer box
Russian lacquer box - white dog with kitten
Price: $68. (4 inches X 2 inches) Signed
and dated by the Russian artist, all hand
made and hand painted.
Price: $68. (4 inches X 2 inches) Signed
and dated by the Russian artist, all hand
made and hand painted.
Russian Santa figures and the Russian lacquered boxes reflect very detailed and painstaking
carving and artwork. Each piece takes weeks or months to complete from start to finish,
depending upon the complexity of the piece. Many of the scenes painted on the lacquer boxes
and cloaks of the Russian Santas are from Russian fairy tales. Very recently, I have been able to
obtain these lacquer boxes with the puppies and kittens. The Russian Santa is a particularly
beloved figure and is very popular in the United States and Europe. Many collectors wait for
newly carved and painted figures to be available.
carving and artwork. Each piece takes weeks or months to complete from start to finish,
depending upon the complexity of the piece. Many of the scenes painted on the lacquer boxes
and cloaks of the Russian Santas are from Russian fairy tales. Very recently, I have been able to
obtain these lacquer boxes with the puppies and kittens. The Russian Santa is a particularly
beloved figure and is very popular in the United States and Europe. Many collectors wait for
newly carved and painted figures to be available.
9 1/4 inches X 3 1/2 inches, signed on
the back in gold paint by the Russian
artist (Price: $149.) Hand made and
hand painted
the back in gold paint by the Russian
artist (Price: $149.) Hand made and
hand painted
Richly detailed scenes of Russian winter and troika,
lacquered box with high sheen, outstanding quality
lacquered box with high sheen, outstanding quality
7 1/2 inches X 1 3/8 inches, Price: $149)
Scalloped box shape, Russian lacquer box, signed
on the back in gold paint by the Russian artist.
Hand made and hand painted.
Scalloped box shape, Russian lacquer box, signed
on the back in gold paint by the Russian artist.
Hand made and hand painted.
Stunning detail in the paintings of the troikas
6 inches by 1 1/4 inches.
Russian lacquer box - all
hand made and hand
painted, signed in gold
paint by the Russian artist.
Price: $95.
Russian lacquer box - all
hand made and hand
painted, signed in gold
paint by the Russian artist.
Price: $95.
5 1/2 inches X 1 3/8
inches. Russian lacquer
box- all hand made and
hand painted, signed in
gold paint by the Russian
artist. Price: $95.
inches. Russian lacquer
box- all hand made and
hand painted, signed in
gold paint by the Russian
artist. Price: $95.
5 7/8 inches X 1 1/4
inches. Russian lacquer
box - all hand made and
hand painted, signed in
gold paint by the Russian
artist. Price: $95.
inches. Russian lacquer
box - all hand made and
hand painted, signed in
gold paint by the Russian
artist. Price: $95.
