1138655

RUSSIAN LACQUER BOX BALLET DANCER FEDOSKINO #1138655

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RUSSIAN LACQUER BOX BALLET DANCER FEDOSKINO #1138655
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OLD Russian lacquer box, handpainted and artist signed. Dates 1940-50's and comes from one of the villages devoted to this art: Fedoskino Palekh Kholui or Mstera. <BR>Measures 7 X 6 1/8inches. <BR>Rectangular box stands on 4 short round legs, built into the underside of the box. The inside is red lacquer. Outside has black background. The hinged lid is hand painted with a ballet dancer. Intrigueingly, under the transparent tuttu skirt, we see a Russian peasant petticoat, which matches beautifully with the red bodice. <BR>The painting is signed on the lower right.<BR>Condition is very good. Two small cracks on the back and side of the lid have been professionally restored.
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<tr><td>Title:RUSSIAN LACQUER BOX BALLET DANCER FEDOSKINO</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Boca Raton</td></tr>
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