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A Russian hand painted papier mâché box decorated with intricate scenes C1920

$1,229.91
£895
€1,057.25
CA$1,706.47
A$1,911.94
CHF 994.29
MX$23,164.58
NOK 12,667.72
SEK 11,825.75
DKK 7,892.12

About the Item

This top quality Russian black lacquered papier mâché box has an extremely fine hand painted central panel to its lid with a medieval scene set amongst a landscape with a castle and ornate buildings alongside a lake with mountains in the distance and trees in the foreground with numerous female figures and a knight in armour on horseback. This fine pictorial panel has a delicate and intricate gilt foliate boarder with Russian titles around its perimeter. The hinged lid opens to reveal a plain, bright red lacquered interior. This box is in good original condition with a few very minor age related marks and losses to the black lacquer. There is no damage or faults on the finely painted panel. Russian, circa 1920 Height 4cm x width 20cm x depth 10cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Central England, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6434245094112

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