Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Fine Russian Lacquer Papier-Mache Fairy Tale Boxes
- Price realized
- $305
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- 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, depicting scenes from traditional folk tales, black lacquer ground with parcel gilt border, red lacquered interior, including: (1) "The Little Humpbacked Horse," artist signed lower right Mikheev, stamped at underside, approx 2"h, 7.5"l, 5.5"w, (1) "The Stone Flower," artist signed lower right, on short bracket feet, crazing and flaking to lacquer at lid, approx 2.25"h, 9 1/8"l, 7 1/8"w; 2.5lbs 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.