Russian traditions store nesting dolls, lacquer boxes. The catalogue includes, in addition, more than 70 illustrations, which graphically demonstrate the uniqueness of the palekh and fedoskino school of art. On offer is a classic mstera style russian lacquer box made during the soviet period as shown on its label see photo. This lady is the lacquer miniature department chief of the allrussia museum of applied and folk art in moscow and noone in russia knows more about this subject, or. Russian lacquer boxes are made from an art form known as papiermache, a type of cardboard that is made from. All materials on this site 2010 tradestone gallery. Russian,ukrainian,hand painted black lacquer boxes,hand.
My friend is going to love it for her birthday, if i can give it up,lol. A boutique in federal hill featuring amber jewelry, russian handicrafts, and original artwork. Welcome to, where we are proud to present a unique and continually changing collection of lacquer art from the lacquer miniature painting centers fedoskino, palekh, kholui, mstera, russian box, lacquer box, lacquer miniature, fedoskino artist, russian lacquer box, palekh artist. Russian lacquer boxes are made with papermache not wood which means they will never warp due to the climate. Ivan tsarevich and the grey wolf russian folk, russian art, childrens book. The magic of russian lacquer boxes faces of russia 103. A palekh jewelry box depicting a scene from the fairy tale tsarevitch ivan, the fire bird and the gray wolf. And so we come to the third and final installment of the best. In russian cities, cheaplypainted boxes are sold to tourists for a few dollars as lacquer miniatures, and in the united states, many people erroneously call them palekh boxes. Russian lacquer boxes and miniature painting the russian. About this gallery the inna kaufman gallery russian. Russian lacquer miniatures a mythic art by gilchrist. Liliana international brings the finest selection of russian lacquered boxes from the village of mstyora russia. Collect these excellent paintings by important fedoskino, palekh, kholui, mstera artists.
Lacquer miniatures are a traditional art form in russia with four towns as the centers of the art form. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The village of fedoskino, located not far from moscow on the banks of the ucha river, is the oldest of the four art centers of russian lacquer miniature painting on papiermache, which has been practiced there since 1795. Russian lacquer boxes with index of subjects and cyrillic key david armstrong on. Russian lacquered boxes from the village of mstyro or mstera russia. The first step i recommend is to buy an englishlanguage book on russian boxes i believe the best is russian lacquer paintingthe 21st century by ludmila pirogova. The featured box is has a shape like a minaret with figures in masks. Russian folk art, fairytale art, childrens book illustration, conte, box art. Vintage russian trinket black lacquer box hand painted signed gorgeous. Our specialty is the russian lacquer box, and we invite you to explore that area of the site which features weekly lacquer box showings, information on the boxes, and translations of some of russias most beloved fairy tales. Often people name, mistakenly, all lacquer boxes as being palekh boxes. An old sweetheart of mine, with studies from life by james whitcomb riley. Zheryakov aleksey, palekh lacquer box, the puppeteer box art, art boxes, master.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See more ideas about russian folk art, russian art and art. Lot of russian souvenir soviet nesting doll lacquer box pins brooche eggs. It has hand painted father frost and the snow maiden beautifully drawn. Attention lovers of russian artvisit this catalog guide of a private liquidation sale of authentic, unique russian lacquer boxes. Petersburg, and was ordered by russian tsar peter the great. Russian lacquer boxes with index of subjects and cyrillic key. See more ideas about lacquer paint, painting and art.
The fine art of russian lacquered miniatures guliayev, vladimir on amazon. Each lid features a different erotic scene, signed. We started our shop over 40 years ago when the american and european market for russian lacquer was coming into its own. Written by lucy maxym, an authority on russian lacquer, the book contains a comprehensive discussion of the techniques of the art as well as a history of the four villages where the artists live and work. I have what i think is a russian lacquer snuff box. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Locked away behind the soviet curtain of silence until perestroika opened the country, most of our artists have spent their entire lives studying and practicing. Details of the inna kaufman gallery, its history, and palekh and fedoskino artists can be found in a catalogue devoted to the gallery s tenth anniversary. The narratives and translations of the fairy tales below are property of tradestone gallery and may not be. They can travel the world and be in the family for generations. Due to her commercial efforts, she subsequently became one of the leading authorities on russian lacquer. Collection of ten russian lacquer boxes including a fedoskino hinged box depicting the prince and the grey wolf, signed l. Example lacquer box russian lacquer boxes are among the most beautiful and distinctive of.
We have added dozens of new items with plenty more unique pieces on the way. Plus, in the index to the photos, in many cases, he gives a description of the subject matter. I recommend this book to anyone interested in russian lacquer boxes. Enjoy the adventures of the mighty knight ruslan, the beautiful dead princess, ivan tsarevich, prince gvidon and many many others in this collection of russian fairy tales. The author gives a detailed history of the craft and the photos of boxes are stunning. Tradestone gallery the best of russian arts and crafts. Just a few of the lacquer box artists that we feature in our gallery p. The quality of russian lacquer miniatures is widelyknown around the world, yet even the average russian knows very little about the art form. What fairy tale is it, whos pictured on the box etc. In russian cities, cheaplypainted boxes are sold to tourists for a few dollars as lacquer miniatures, and in the united. Rodina russian folk art handpainted miniatures on palekh. If you are interested in learning more about either topic, we offer the followings suggestions. Russian lacquer box, soviet era, artist signed, fairy tale. Sources and present time allrussian museum of ornamentalapplied and folk art.
For almost 20 years tradestone gallery has been providing high quality russian arts and crafts at fair and honest prices. Limit of two hold requests per customer during any one period. Snow queen 2011 from palekh by vera smirnova book illustrations, childrens. However, you will see by these photos that true palekh boxes have a magic to them which is theirs alone. Dec 21, 20 i have what i think is a russian lacquer snuff box. Russian lacquer boxes presenting the four russian villages and their craft.
The magic of russian lacquer boxes sally bernstein. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers. It is circular and it has a wind up music tool that plays i just cant tell what music it is. Originally used for snuff about 200 years ago, today they have evolved into many different shapes and sizes for use with various things like jewelry, money, and of course nickknacks. Iconastas has a collection of important collectible russian peasant work from the early 20th century, made specifically for export by the villages of abramtsevo and talashkino, founders of the revolutionary arts movements of the 1920s and 1930. Russian lacquer boxes are currently being made today in russia the same way they were made over two centuries ago. The first work published in the united states on an important twentieth century art form russian lacquer miniature painting. Halffish and fowl in the book escape courtyard, painted by skilled artist vera smirnova, master of russian lacquer miniatures. F, first ed, 2004, sothebys, russian pictures, works of art and icons for 2004 london auction and exhibition, softcover, 16x21cm, 318 high gloss verey white pp, 269 full colour paintings, 63 icons in full colour, 275 other works of art in full colour, a tight square fresh copy showing no wear, like new, mint. Errol le cain 5 march 1941 3 january 1989 was a british animator and childrens book illustrator. We have established a longstanding working relationship with many very talented artists who live and work in small towns in central russia over many years. Welcome to the fascinating world of nickolai gurgeiff, the manufacturer and purveyor of fine traditional russian arts and crafts. Here you will find wonderful hand painted nesting dolls, lacquer boxes, russian orthodox icons and other items. Also known as our lady of the don, this famous russian icon is believed to have been painted in 80 by theophanes the greek 401410.
Russian lacquer boxes collectors guide shop for russian lacquer boxes with the opening of russia in 1990, the art of russian lacquer miniature painting has gained worldwide appreciation and these small treasures are highly sought after by collectors. Russian lacquer boxes the first significant piece of lacquer work in russia was created between 1720 and 1722. The pieces are all hand painted with various scenes including those based on folk tales such as the rabbit maid and others with fanciful depictions of horses. The box has a russian fairy tale scene with a young woman and two men in front of a small cottage among trees. Russian lacquer boxes are among the most beautiful and distinctive of that countrys art achievements in the 20th century. Brook rare books an old sweetheart of mine one kings lane. Palekh fedoskino kholui mstera matryoshka amber books icons paintings. Hand painted russian lacquer box 1980 olympics souvenir. Couple gallery shots from our exhibition with lacquer box artist vera smirnova. Handpainted and signed russian palekh lacquer boxes ebth. We offer a carefully selected variety of books about russian art as well as russian fairy tales. Russian lacquer box kritov russian religious gifts and souveniers russian cultural collectibles.
Specializing in one of the worlds most beautiful art forms russian lacquer boxes. George and the dragon, by vera smirnova, tradestone gallery russian folk, russian art. The box will not be sold to anyone else during this time. Note that all holds will be taken off the day before makeanoffer day. Russian pictures icons and russian works of art by sothebys. Erotic russian lacquer three part papier mache box. For over 11 years, tradestone gallery has been providing high quality lacquer boxes to enthusiasts all over the world. Collection of lacquer boxes from fedoskino, palekh. Depicts a edwardian style courting scene to top and a erotic s. Iconastas russian woodwork and russian lacquer boxes. Welcome to, where we are proud to present a unique and continually changing collection of lacquer art from the lacquer miniature. Russian boxes painted with rostov finft enamel, by the orthodox icons artisans.
A comprehensive collectors guide on the famous palekh boxes and other miniature works. Masterpieces of russian folk art made in palekh, fedoskino, kstjora and choluy. On offer is a round russian lacquer box which depicts a scene from the tale of the golden cockerel which was written in verse in the 1830s by alexander pushkin the great russian poet. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. There is no question that when one thinks of russian lacquer boxes, the name palekh is conjured. Another great thing about em is they will be able to see their wonderful gift everyday and always be reminded of you and the reason why the gift happened.
Vera smirnova, palekh russian lacquer box the wild swans russian folk art, vintage. Browse our inventory photos, descriptions, prices find superb collectible lacquer boxes from russia at the site. Allrussian museum of ornamentalapplied and folk art. Restoration of antique icons and russian lacquer boxes by. Amber jewelry necklaces earrings bracelets, watches, hair pins, and broaches rings. Russian lacquer art developed from the art of icon painting, which came to an end with the.
See more of her works at our gallery website, or in our gallery itself. The boxes feature intricately handdrawn miniature paintings based on a variety of themes, including fairy tales, poems, country life, troikas, landscapes, battle scenes, and old art masterpieces. As i am seeing first hand, the boxes are truly a time intensive labor of love, and. Each box has the scene and artist name on the lid in russian. Vera smirnova, palekh russian lacquer box the chronicles of narnia. Georgiy zimin russian 19011985spring, 1920soil on paperboard32. This beautiful box has far more detail than you can see in the picture. Lacquer miniatures are a traditional art form in russia with four towns as the centers of the. Buy russian painting temporis collection by peter leek, parkstone press isbn. Russian lacquer box, tale of the golden cockerel, signed. Russian lacquer box, tale of the golden cockerel, signed, price. Hardcover, not paginated, green illustrated cloth with gilt lettering, illustrated endpapers, 19 fullpage delicate illustrations, decorations on text pages. Lot notes georgiy zimin was a wellknown russian paint.
Vera smirnova vasilisa the beautiful palekh tradestone gallery. The icon has to be extremely carefully cleaned of the old and dirty varnish and only the missing painted portions of the artwork need to be delicately restored by the skillful hands of the master in the manner and style of the original. If you are interested in learning more about either topic, we offer the. George and the dragon, by vera smirnova, tradestone gallery. But savvy international collectors know that the technique has been taken to russia and made into one of the countrys most beautiful collectibles.
The challenge during the restoration process is not to damage or interfere with any portion of the historic original painting. An assortment of three handpainted russian lacquer boxes. Shapiro auctions fine and decorative art and antiques. Lucy maxym 19192018 was the principal importer and impresario of russian lacquer boxes from the 1960s1990s. I have a russian lacquer box that i need help identifying the.
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