(3) Fine Russian Lacquer Papier-Mache Fairy Tale Boxes

Lot description

(lot of 3) Russian lacquered and painted papier-mache boxes, each having black lacquer ground with parcel gilt accents, red lacquered interior, including: (1) "Prince Gvidon," depicting a scene from the folk tale "The Tale of Tsar Saltan," signed lower right Shishanov V. (Kholui, 20h c.), titled lower left, approx 1.5"h, 4"w, 3"d; (1) "Demons," signed lower right Papusnikova (Mstera, 20th c.), titled upper center, depicting figures crossing sea in horse-drawn carriage, some surface wear and loss to lacquer along edges, approx 1.5"h, 6 1/8"w, 3 3/8"d; (1) the lid depicting a woman in traditional dress standing in front of architectural motifs, inscribed Made in USSR and numbered 3038 underfoot, approx 1.25"h, 3.25"w, 2.25"d; <1lbs total