(2) Fine Artist Signed Russian Lacquer Papier-Mache Fairy Tale Boxes

Lot description

(lot of 2) Russian lacquered and painted papier-mache fairy tale boxes, each artist signed, with black ground and parcel gilt accents, red lacquered interior, including: (1) signed lower right Smirnova V. (Smirnova Valentina, Palekh, 20th c.), the lid depicting a scene from "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," inscribed Zlatovlaska (Goldilocks) to lower middle, approx 2.25"h, 7.5"w, 5.25"d; (1) "Troika," signed lower right Sobolev (Kholui, 20th c.), titled lower left, lid depicting an architectural palace, foreground with three figures in horse-drawn carriage, retaining certificate of authenticity issued by Holui, approx 1.5"h, 8"w, 2.5"d; 1.25lbs total