Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Fine Russian Lacquer Papier-Mache Fairy Tale Boxes
- Price realized
- $427
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $600
- Hammer price
- $350
- 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 "The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights," black lacquer ground with parcel gilt border, red lacquered interior, including: (1) artist signed lower right V. Borisov (Palekh, 20th c.), dated 2005, approx 1.25"h, 8"l, 6"w, (1) artist signed lower right Stolyarova (Kholui, 20th c.), underside inscribed made in USSR, approx 1.75"h, 6.75"l, 5.5"w; 1.5lbs 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.