Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Russian Palekh School Lacquer Papier-Mache Fairy Tale Boxes
- Price realized
- $610
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $600
- Hammer price
- $500
- 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, depicting scenes from traditional folk tales, black lacquer ground with parcel gilt border, red lacquered interior, including: (1) "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," artist signed lower left V. Smirnova (Vera Smirnova, Palekh, b.1966), dated 2009, approx 2"h, 6"l, 5.5"w, (1) "The Tale of Tsar Saltan," artist signed lower right A. Skalozub (Alexey Skalozub, Palekh, 20th c.), dated 2006, stamped at underside OOO Russian lacquer miniature, approx 1 5/8"h, 6"l, 5.5"w; 1.25lbs 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.