Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Russian Lacquer Papier-Mache Fairy Tale Boxes, 'Tale Of Tsar Saltan'
- Price realized
- $305
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $600
- Hammer price
- $250
- Category
- Boxes
- Sold
- March 24, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 3-March 2024 Antiques & Estates 3-Day Auction Event
Lot description
(lot of 2) Russian lacquered and painted papier-mache boxes, each lid depicting a scene from the folk tale "The Tale of Tsar Saltan," with black ground and parcel gilt accents, red lacquered interior, including: (1) "Feast on Buyan Island," signed lower right Kiriyanova G. (Kholui, 20th c.), titled lower left, depicting figures seated at feast in architectural setting, approx 1.5"h, 5.75"w, 5.75"d; (1) "The Fleet of Tsar Saltan," signed lower right Zaklyaev A. (20th c.), titled lower left, depicting figures emerging from castle to meet sailors, approx 1.5"h, 6.5"w 4.25"d; 1.75lbs total
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.