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Russian Hand Painted Lacquerware Palekh Miniature Table Box

$950
£729.51
€836.86
CA$1,334.86
A$1,494.96
CHF 780.05
MX$18,260.30
NOK 9,924.45
SEK 9,354.99
DKK 6,245.39

About the Item

A rare and exceptional finely painted vintage Imperial Russian lacquerware box. Exquisitely hand-crafted in the Palekhsky District (Палех) of western Russia, the stunning Palekh miniature features black lacquered papier-mâché construction, rectangular footed chest form with a delicate hinged lid, decorated with brilliant colored Tempera hand-painted folksy icon - fairy tale artwork with gilt gold leaf accents, artist signed and tilted along bottom. A truly stunning, museum quality example, it makes for a wonderfully decorative and artistic table box, and includes a blurb regarding the history of Russian lacquer art, making it a fascinating and generous gift idea. Dimensions: (approx) 8.25" Wide, 1.5" High, 6.5" Deep Interior: 7.25" x .5" x 5.5" Excellent original antique / vintage condition
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Excellent original vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977236968252

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