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Vintage Russian Kholuy lacquer miniature box featuring a detailed hand-painted view of St. Petersburg.The miniature depicts St. Petersburg architecture, waterways and a sailing ship, surrounded by delicate gold ornamentation.
Signed along the lower edge in Cyrillic:“п. Холуй” (Kholuy)“ST. PETERBURG”“Серов А.” (A. Serov)
Black lacquer exterior with traditional red lacquer interior and gold decorative detailing.This piece was purchased approximately 1991–1996 and has remained in a private collection since that time.
Approximate measurements:3 1/4" wide2 1/2" deep3/4" highVery nice vintage condition. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description and show the condition, signature, interior and measurements.
A beautiful example of Russian Kholuy lacquer miniature painting with an exceptionally detailed St. Petersburg cityscape.
