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Russian Antique Kustar Painted Tobacco Box, 1930

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From a New England collection and a unique find Russian antique Kustar painted and incised tobacco box 1930 An all original work of art signed on bottom in the cyrillic alphabet, Sergiev Posad workshop, Moscow. Depicts scenes in 16th century Moscow. This is a beautiful hand painted and hand incised images of old Moscow. The details are superb. Dimensions: 3.25 inches high and 4.62 inches diameter. Handmade, hand painted and hand burned using pyrographic techniques Provenance: New England collection. History of the Pyrography: py·rog·ra·phy, a noun, is the art or technique of decorating wood or leather by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point. Pyrography was particular popular in America and Europe during the last quarter of the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century. We will be offering more important high quality Folk Art and pyrography works of art in the near future. We have been collecting and dealing in authentic American Folk Art and pyrography works of art for more than thirty years. Our president has authored informative articles on collecting pyrography and has amassed what is believed to be internationally the largest and finest collection of pyrographic Folk Art which is now being de-accessioned. All works of art are guaranteed authentic and as described.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Diameter: 4.62 in (11.74 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289224320832

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