Fedoskino Russian Lacquer Box Smirnova S.A. Red Square St Basil’s Signed 5.5"

Description

View Fedoskino Russian Lacquer Box Smirnova S.A. Red Square St Basil’s Signed 5.5" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The colorful composition is bordered in gold against the traditional black lacquer exterior, with a brilliant red lacquer interior. The handwritten Russian text in the gold script translates to:"n. Fedoskino. Beautiful Fedoskino Russian lacquer box depicting Moscow’s Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral in a finely detailed architectural scene. The colorful composition is bordered in gold against the traditional black lacquer exterior, with a brilliant red lacquer interior. Gold handwritten Cyrillic inscription on the underside identifies the work as “Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral” and attributes the execution to artist Smirnova S.A. The handwritten Russian text in the gold script translates to:"n. Fedoskino. Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral. Author's execution [by] Smirnova S.A. Art. 4508 Maker/Origin: Fedoskino, Russia Artist: Smirnova S.A. Subject: Red Square & St. Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow Material: Lacquered papier-mâché Measurements: Approx. 5 1/2" x 4" x 1" Exterior: Black lacquer with gold accents Interior: Red lacquer Markings: Gold Cyrillic inscription identifying Fedoskino, subject and artist; Art. 4508 Condition: Very good preowned condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Russian. Brand: Fedoskino/Smirnova.

Brand

Fedoskino/Smirnova

Size Type

Regular

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

Size

5 1/2" x 4" x 1"

Color

Multicolor

Culture

Russian

Country of Origin

Russia

Handmade

Yes