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Barnebys HQ
Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
All auctions / Miscellaneous / Box (4) - Papier-mache
4 boxes and lacquered Russian trinket/ jewellery boxes, made in the Soviet Union (USSR) and complete with their labels, original era price labels ("Beriozka") and internal certificates/leaflets. Each piece is a genuine miniature work of art, characterized by refined hand painting with gold detailing on a glossy black background and interiors lacquered in a vivid red color. Details of the pieces included in the lot: Horizontal large rectangular box Subject: Traditional Russian fairy-tale scene with figures, typical architectures and an enchanted landscape (inspired by Palekh or Fedoskino folklore). Signature and details: Signed by the artist at the bottom, with gold finishes hand-worked along the edges. Conditions and accessories: Excellent overall condition. Includes the original leaflet and the internal price tag "Beriozka" inside. Square box Subject: A young woman in traditional Russian dress (red sarafan) engaged in work or gathering pearls/jewels beside an open green-and-gold decorated chest. Signature: Signed by the artist on the lower right side of the miniature. Conditions and accessories: Excellent condition. The original document and the price tag "Beriozka" (37.80) are inside. On the exterior bottom there is the gold marking "Made in USSR". Circular box (jewelry box/bonbonnière) Subject: A romantic and dynamic scene with traditional characters and a rampant red horse. Conditions and accessories: Excellent condition. Complete with the informational leaflet and original price tag inside. Small vertical rectangular box Subject: Scene with historical/fairy-tale figures, including a young man in a red cloak and a crowned sovereign. Conditions and accessories: Excellent condition, with original documentation kept inside.
Estimate:£10.24
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