Kholui Russian Lacquer Box Departure for the Hunt L Repina Signed 7"

Description

View Kholui Russian Lacquer Box Departure for the Hunt L Repina Signed 7" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Artist: L. Repina. This example is signed by L. Repina and titled “Departure for the Hunt.”. Kholui Russian Lacquer Box “Departure for the Hunt” by L. Repina. Hunting and fishing scenes remain established subjects within the Kholui lacquer-miniature tradition; the current Kholui factory maintains an entire category devoted to hunting and fishing compositions. img{max-width:100%} ITEM SPECIFICS Type: Russian Lacquer Box School / Village: Kholui / Kholuy Artist: L. Repina Title: Departure for the Hunt Culture: Russian Country/Region of Manufacture: Russia Material: Lacquered Papier-Mâché Production Technique: Hand Painted Painting Style: Russian Lacquer Miniature Subject: Hunting / Equestrian / Russian Folk Scene Shape: Rectangular Length: Approx. 7" Width: Approx. 3.75" Height: Approx. 1.5" Handmade: Yes Signed: Yes Condition: Pre-Owned / Good Damage: Minor lacquer loss along front lower rim Hunting and fishing scenes remain established subjects within the Kholui lacquer-miniature tradition; the current Kholui factory maintains an entire category devoted to hunting and fishing compositions. CONDITION DESCRIPTION In overall good condition with minor damage along the front lower rim where a small area of lacquer is missing . There are also a few other very minor signs of age, handling, and storage. Importantly, the painted image on the lid remains in very good condition with no notable damage observed and displays beautifully. Please review all photos closely for the exact condition, particularly the small area of lacquer loss along the lower front edge. DESCRIPTION Beautiful hand-painted Kholui Russian lacquer miniature box titled “Departure for the Hunt,” created by artist L. Repina . The box measures approximately 7" x 3.75" x 1.5" tall , making it a relatively large and visually impressive example of Russian lacquer miniature art. The elongated rectangular lid features a detailed hunting-themed narrative scene, a subject with a long tradition in Russian decorative art and one that continues to be represented by contemporary Kholui lacquer artists. Kholui is one of Russia's traditional centers of lacquer miniature painting, where artists create detailed narrative compositions on lacquered papier-mâché. Contemporary Kholui workshops continue to produce handmade lacquer miniatures in subject categories including hunting and fishing, folklore, historical figures, architecture, and Russian landscapes . This example is signed by L. Repina and titled “Departure for the Hunt.” The painted scene itself remains especially attractive with no notable damage to the image . There is a small area of missing lacquer along the front lower rim of the box as well as minor general wear elsewhere, but these condition issues do not significantly detract from the display of the artwork. A substantial and appealing signed Kholui miniature for a collector of Russian lacquer art, folk art, equestrian subjects, or hunting scenes. Key Features Kholui Russian lacquer miniature Artist: L. Repina Titled “Departure for the Hunt” Artist signed Hand-painted hunting scene Approx. 7" long Approx. 3.75" wide Approx. 1.5" tall Large elongated rectangular format Traditional Russian lacquer miniature technique Attractive equestrian / hunting subject Painted lid image remains in very good condition Minor lacquer loss along front lower rim Only light additional age-related wear INCLUDED Kholui Russian Lacquer Box “Departure for the Hunt” by L. Repina Only item pictured is included   Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Russian.

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

Russian Federation