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ITEM SPECIFICS
- Type: Russian Lacquer Box
- School / Village: Kholui / Kholuy
- Title: Vasilisa the Beautiful
- Artist: K.G. / Artist Initials
- Signed: Yes
- Factory / Studio Mark: Kholui Mark on Bottom
- Culture: Russian
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Russia
- Material: Lacquered Papier-Mâché
- Production Technique: Hand Painted
- Painting Style: Russian Lacquer Miniature
- Subject: Russian Fairy Tale / Folklore
- Shape: Rectangular
- Length: Approx. 5.25"
- Width: Approx. 4"
- Height: Approx. 1.5"
- Handmade: Yes
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Good
Traditional Kholui lacquer boxes are generally made from papier-mâché with a black lacquer exterior, red lacquer interior, and detailed tempera miniature painting enhanced with gold or metallic details. Signed works commonly include the artist and Kholui identification.
CONDITION DESCRIPTION
In overall good condition with light surface marks and signs of previous storage, transport, and handling. No notable chips, cracks, repairs, or significant lacquer losses observed.
The painted composition presents well overall. Bottom bears the Kholui mark, and the piece is signed/identified by the artist with the initials K.G.
Please review all photos closely for the exact cosmetic condition, painted details, signature, and underside markings.
DESCRIPTION
Beautiful hand-painted Kholui Russian lacquer miniature box titled “Vasilisa the Beautiful,” signed with the artist initials K.G.
The box measures approximately 5.25" x 4" x 1.5" tall and features a detailed scene from the classic Russian folk tale Vasilisa the Beautiful, one of the best-known narrative subjects represented in Russian lacquer miniature art.
The underside bears the distinctive Kholui mark, providing additional confirmation of the box's association with the historic Kholui lacquer-painting tradition.
“Vasilisa the Beautiful” tells the story of a young woman sent into the forest, where she encounters the fearsome Baba Yaga and is aided by a magical doll given to her by her mother. The story has long been a popular subject among artists from the traditional Russian lacquer schools. Specialist collections document numerous interpretations of Vasilisa by both Kholui and Palekh artists.
This example combines a desirable fairy-tale subject, artist signature, Kholui workshop marking, good 5.25" display size, and attractive overall condition.
Key Features
- Russian Kholui lacquer miniature
- Titled “Vasilisa the Beautiful”
- Signed with artist initials K.G.
- Kholui mark stamped/marked on underside
- Traditional Russian fairy-tale subject
- Hand-painted miniature composition
- Approx. 5.25" x 4" x 1.5"
- Traditional lacquered papier-mâché construction
- Attractive medium-size collector format
- Good overall condition
- Only light storage and transport wear
- No notable structural damage
INCLUDED
- Kholui Russian Lacquer Box “Vasilisa the Beautiful”
- Only item pictured is included
