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Russian lacquer boxes: lacquered boxes in papier maché painted in Russia in the Palekh and Fedoskino villages. Masterpieces of Russian folk art made in Palekh, Fedoskino, Kstjora and Choluy. Russian boxes painted with Rostov Finft enamel, by the orthodox Icons artisans. For more information please contact us customerservice@holyart.it

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Papier-maché box, 9x6 in, Perpetual Help
Papier-maché box, 9x6 in, Perpetual Help
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Papier-maché box, 9x6 in, Perpetual Help

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Russian lacquer on papier-maché box, Kazanskaya Mother of God, 9x6 in
Russian lacquer on papier-maché box, Kazanskaya Mother of God, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer on papier-maché box, Mother of God of Jerusalem, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer on papier-maché box, Mother of God of Jerusalem, 9x6 in

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Papier-maché box with Russian lacquer, Samonapisavshaiasia, 5.5x4 in
Papier-maché box with Russian lacquer, Samonapisavshaiasia, 5.5x4 in
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Papier-maché box with Russian lacquer, Samonapisavshaiasia, 5.5x4 in

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Papier-mâché box, Blessing of children, 3.5x2.5 in
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Papier-mâché box, Blessing of children, 3.5x2.5 in

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Papier-mâché box, 3.5x2.5 in, Samonapisavshaiasia
Papier-mâché box, 3.5x2.5 in, Samonapisavshaiasia
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Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, Our Lady of Kazan
Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, Our Lady of Kazan
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Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, Our Lady of Kazan

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Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, Konevskaya Mother of God
Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, Konevskaya Mother of God
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Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, Konevskaya Mother of God

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Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, Mother-of-God of Kazan
Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, Mother-of-God of Kazan
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Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, Mother-of-God of Kazan

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Russian box of papier-maché, Mother of God Jirovitskaya, 5.5x4 in
Russian box of papier-maché, Mother of God Jirovitskaya, 5.5x4 in
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Russian box of papier-maché, Mother of God Jirovitskaya, 5.5x4 in

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Russian lacquer box, 5.5x4 in, Holy Family
Russian lacquer box, 5.5x4 in, Holy Family
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Russian lacquer box, 5.5x4 in, Holy Family

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Russian lacquer of Saint Michael, box of 3.5x2.5 in
Russian lacquer of Saint Michael, box of 3.5x2.5 in

Russian lacquer of Saint Michael, box of 3.5x2.5 in

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Russian papier-machè box decoupage The Birth of Jesus Christ 22X16 cm
Russian papier-machè box decoupage The Birth of Jesus Christ 22X16 cm

Russian papier-machè box decoupage The Birth of Jesus Christ 22X16 cm

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Russian papier-machè box with decorations The Birth of Jesus Christ 22X16 cm
Russian papier-machè box with decorations The Birth of Jesus Christ 22X16 cm

Russian papier-machè box with decorations The Birth of Jesus Christ 22X16 cm

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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer painted box Noël 14x10 cm
Russian papier-mâché and lacquer painted box Noël 14x10 cm
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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer painted box Noël 14x10 cm

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Box of 3.5x2.5 in, Mother of God of Kykkos, Russian papier-maché lacquer
Box of 3.5x2.5 in, Mother of God of Kykkos, Russian papier-maché lacquer
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Box of 3.5x2.5 in, Mother of God of Kykkos, Russian papier-maché lacquer

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Box of 3.5x2.5 in, St. Nicholas with boat, Russian papier-maché lacquer
Box of 3.5x2.5 in, St. Nicholas with boat, Russian papier-maché lacquer
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Box of 3.5x2.5 in, St. Nicholas with boat, Russian papier-maché lacquer

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Russian lacquer of the Mother of God of Kasper, papier-maché box, 3.5x2.5 in
Russian lacquer of the Mother of God of Kasper, papier-maché box, 3.5x2.5 in
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Russian lacquer of the Mother of God of Kasper, papier-maché box, 3.5x2.5 in

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Russian lacquer box, Flight into Egypt 14x10 cm
Russian lacquer box, Flight into Egypt 14x10 cm

Russian lacquer box, Flight into Egypt 14x10 cm

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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer painted box The Nativity of Jesus Christ 14x10 cm
Russian papier-mâché and lacquer painted box The Nativity of Jesus Christ 14x10 cm
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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer painted box The Nativity of Jesus Christ 14x10 cm

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Lacquer box, Nativity scene 14x10 cm
Lacquer box, Nativity scene 14x10 cm

Lacquer box, Nativity scene 14x10 cm

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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box Madonna of the Magnificat 14x10 cm
Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box Madonna of the Magnificat 14x10 cm
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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box Madonna of the Magnificat 14x10 cm

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Russian lacquer box, The Nativity and the Adoration of the Magi 9x6 cm
Russian lacquer box, The Nativity and the Adoration of the Magi 9x6 cm

Russian lacquer box, The Nativity and the Adoration of the Magi 9x6 cm

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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box The Nativity of Christ 9x6 cm
Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box The Nativity of Christ 9x6 cm

Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box The Nativity of Christ 9x6 cm

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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box The Nativity of Jesus Christ 9x6 cm
Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box The Nativity of Jesus Christ 9x6 cm
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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box The Nativity of Jesus Christ 9x6 cm

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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box Madonna of the Magnificat 9x6 cm
Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box Madonna of the Magnificat 9x6 cm
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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box Madonna of the Magnificat 9x6 cm

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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box Small Cowper Madonna 7x5 cm
Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box Small Cowper Madonna 7x5 cm
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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box Small Cowper Madonna 7x5 cm

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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box Madonna of the Fish 7x5 cm
Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box Madonna of the Fish 7x5 cm
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Russian papier-mâché and lacquer box Madonna of the Fish 7x5 cm

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Russian decoupage box Our Lady Tikhvinskaya 7X5 cm
Russian decoupage box Our Lady Tikhvinskaya 7X5 cm
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Russian decoupage box Our Lady Tikhvinskaya 7X5 cm

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Box enamel Russia Self-painted Madonna
Box enamel Russia Self-painted Madonna
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Box enamel Russia Self-painted Madonna

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Box enamel Russia Guardian Angel
Box enamel Russia Guardian Angel

Box enamel Russia Guardian Angel

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Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, St Michael the Archangel
Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, St Michael the Archangel

Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, St Michael the Archangel

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Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, Our Lady of Kazan
Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, Our Lady of Kazan
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Box with Russian papier-maché lacquer, 5.5x4 in, Our Lady of Kazan

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Russian lacquer box, Mother-of-God of Kazan, 3.5x2.5 in
Russian lacquer box, Mother-of-God of Kazan, 3.5x2.5 in
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Russian lacquer box, Mother-of-God of Kazan, 3.5x2.5 in

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Russian lacquer box, St Michael the Archangel, 9x6 in
Russian lacquer box, St Michael the Archangel, 9x6 in

Russian lacquer box, St Michael the Archangel, 9x6 in

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Russian lacquer box, Mother-of-God of Kazan, 9x6 in
Russian lacquer box, Mother-of-God of Kazan, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer box, Mother-of-God of Kazan, 9x6 in

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Russian lacquer box, Our Lady of Kazan, 9x6 in
Russian lacquer box, Our Lady of Kazan, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer box, Our Lady of Kazan, 9x6 in

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Russian lacquer box, full-length Christ Pantocrator, 9x6 in
Russian lacquer box, full-length Christ Pantocrator, 9x6 in

Russian lacquer box, full-length Christ Pantocrator, 9x6 in

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Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, Kasperovskaya Mother of God, 9x6 in
Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, Kasperovskaya Mother of God, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, Kasperovskaya Mother of God, 9x6 in

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Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, Mother of God of Kykkos, 9x6 in
Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, Mother of God of Kykkos, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, Mother of God of Kykkos, 9x6 in

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Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, St. Nicholas with boat, 9x6 in
Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, St. Nicholas with boat, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, St. Nicholas with boat, 9x6 in

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Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, Madonna Enthroned, 9x6 in
Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, Madonna Enthroned, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, Madonna Enthroned, 9x6 in

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Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, St. George, 5.5x4 in
Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, St. George, 5.5x4 in

Russian lacquer box, papier-maché, St. George, 5.5x4 in

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Box of 5.5x4 in, Kasperovskaya Mother of God, Russian papier-maché lacquer
Box of 5.5x4 in, Kasperovskaya Mother of God, Russian papier-maché lacquer
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Box of 5.5x4 in, Kasperovskaya Mother of God, Russian papier-maché lacquer

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Box of 5.5x4 in, Russian papier-maché lacquer, Mother of God of Kykkos
Box of 5.5x4 in, Russian papier-maché lacquer, Mother of God of Kykkos
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Box of 5.5x4 in, Russian papier-maché lacquer, Mother of God of Kykkos

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Russian lacquer of Our Lady of Kazan, papier-maché box, 9x6 in
Russian lacquer of Our Lady of Kazan, papier-maché box, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer of Our Lady of Kazan, papier-maché box, 9x6 in

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Russian lacquer of the Mother of God of Three Hands, papier-maché box, 9x6 in
Russian lacquer of the Mother of God of Three Hands, papier-maché box, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer of the Mother of God of Three Hands, papier-maché box, 9x6 in

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Russian lacquer of the Mother of God of Smolensk, papier-maché box, 9x6 in
Russian lacquer of the Mother of God of Smolensk, papier-maché box, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer of the Mother of God of Smolensk, papier-maché box, 9x6 in

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Russian lacquer of Christ on the throne, papier-maché box, 9x6 in
Russian lacquer of Christ on the throne, papier-maché box, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer of Christ on the throne, papier-maché box, 9x6 in

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Russian papier-maché box, 5.5x4 in, Our Lady of Kazan
Russian papier-maché box, 5.5x4 in, Our Lady of Kazan
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Russian papier-maché box, 5.5x4 in, Our Lady of Kazan

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Russian papier-maché box, 5.5x4 in, Mother of God of the Don
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Russian papier-maché box, 5.5x4 in, Mother of God of Smolensk
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Papier-maché box, 3.5x2.5 in, Our Lady of Kazan
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Papier-maché box, 3.5x2.5 in, Our Lady of Kazan

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Papier-maché box, 3.5x2.4 inches, Holy Family
Papier-maché box, 3.5x2.4 inches, Holy Family

Papier-maché box, 3.5x2.4 inches, Holy Family

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Russian lacquer boc, 5.5x4 in, Ierusalimskaja
Russian lacquer boc, 5.5x4 in, Ierusalimskaja
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Papier-maché box, Burning Bush, Russian lacquer, 5.5x4 in
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Papier-maché box, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Russian lacquer, 5.5x4 in
Papier-maché box, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Russian lacquer, 5.5x4 in
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Papier-maché box, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Russian lacquer, 5.5x4 in

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Papier-maché box, Mother of God of Jerusalem, Russian lacquer, 5.5x4 in
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Russian lacquer box, Our Lady of the Sign, 5.5x4 in
Russian lacquer box, Our Lady of the Sign, 5.5x4 in
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Russian lacquer box, Our Lady of the Sign, 5.5x4 in

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Box with Russian lacquer, Mother of God of Jerusalem, 5.5x4 in
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Papier-mâché box, Ierusalimskaja, 3.5x2.5 in
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Russian box with lacquer, Znamenie, 3.5x2.5 in
Russian box with lacquer, Znamenie, 3.5x2.5 in
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Russian box with lacquer, Znamenie, 3.5x2.5 in

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Papier-maché box, 9x6 in, Ierusalimskaya Mother of God
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Papier-maché box, 9x6 in, Ierusalimskaya Mother of God

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Papier-mâché box with Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 9x6 in
Papier-mâché box with Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer on papier-maché box, Vladimirskaya Mother of God, 9x6 in
Russian lacquer on papier-maché box, Vladimirskaya Mother of God, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer on papier-maché box, Ierusalimskaya Mother of God, 9x6 in
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Russian lacquer boxes: lacquered boxes in papier maché painted in Russia in the Palekh and Fedoskino villages. Masterpieces of Russian folk art made in Palekh, Fedoskino, Kstjora and Choluy. Russian boxes painted with Rostov Finft enamel, by the orthodox Icons artisans. For more information please contact us customerservice@holyart.it

The Art of Lacquered Russian Boxes: History, Tradition, and Collecting

Lacquered Russian boxes represent one of the most refined expressions of Russian craftsmanship, combining artistic mastery and deep spirituality. These exquisite objects, decorated with sacred images, are produced in the renowned centers of Palekh, Fedoskino, Mstera, and Kholuy, each with a distinctive style.

Origin and Tradition of Russian Lacquered Boxes

This art form traces its roots back to the 18th century, evolving from the tradition of Orthodox icon painting. After the Russian Revolution of 1917, with the prohibition of producing sacred images, many iconographers turned to creating lacquered boxes, transferring their skills to these new supports. Among the pioneers of this transformation stands out Ivan Golikov, a master iconographer from Palekh, who painted his first papier-mâché box in 1921, marking the beginning of a new era for Palekh art.

Distinctive Styles and Techniques

  • Fedoskino: known for the use of oil painting on papier-mâché, enriched with mother-of-pearl, gold, and silver inserts, creating extraordinary luminous effects.
  • Palekh: characterized by black backgrounds and elegant figures, with golden details that evoke the iconographic tradition.
  • Mstera: recognizable for pastel tones and detailed religious scenes, with timeless elegance.
  • Kholuy: similar to Palekh but with a warmer color palette and more expressive shades.

Artisanal Creation Process

The making of a lacquered Russian box is a meticulous process that can take months. It starts with the modeling of papier-mâché, followed by a long drying phase. Subsequently, artists apply layers of lacquer and proceed with painting, using very fine squirrel hair brushes to achieve incredibly minute details. Finally, additional layers of lacquer are applied to protect and enhance the artwork.

Renowned Artists and Collectible Value

Throughout the 20th century, several artists have contributed to elevating this art form. In addition to Ivan Golikov, other masters such as Ivan Bakanov and Khazov have created valuable works, now exhibited in museums and private collections.

Lacquered Russian boxes are highly appreciated by collectors for their uniqueness and artistic quality. Each piece is unique, and its value depends on the complexity of the design, the artist's signature, and the preservation. Owning one of these boxes means safeguarding a fragment of the rich Russian artistic tradition.

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