Palekh Russian Lacquer Box Twelve Months signed S Poliakova 1999 COA Folk Art For Sale

Palekh Russian Lacquer Box Twelve Months signed S Poliakova 1999 COA Folk Art📋 Item Specifics FieldValueConditionUsed(or \"Excellent Vintage Condition\"Object TypeRussian Lacquer Box / Trinket BoxArt SchoolPalekh (Палех)Subject/ThemeTwelve Months (Fairy Tale)ArtistS. Poliakova(С. Полякова)Year of Production1999(Lid painted in 1998)Country/Region of ManufactureRussian FederationFeaturesHand Painted, Signed, Certificate of Authenticity (COA) IncludedDimensions6-1/8\" x 4-1/8\" x 2-1/8\"MaterialPapier-mâché, Egg Tempera Paint, Gold Leaf, High-Gloss Lacquer📝 Detailed Item DescriptionAuthentic Russian Palekh Lacquer Box – \"Twelve Months\" (1999) with Original COAUp for purchase is a beautiful, 100% authentic Russian lacquer miniature box handcrafted in the historic village of Palekh. This exquisite collector\'s piece is exquisitely painted using traditional egg tempera techniques and genuine gold leaf trim over a dense, durable papier-mâché base.Design & Subject:
The lid features a highly complex, multicentered narrative painting of the classic Slavic fairy tale,\"Twelve Months\"(\"Двенадцать месяцев\"). The artwork depicts the legendary forest campfire scene showing a young stepdaughter surrounded by the 11 personified months of the year, dressed in vibrant traditional garb [Dl7KbI]. The detailing is incredibly precise, from the intricate flora highlights to the luminous fire element. The artwork is framed beautifully with classic Palekh gold scrollwork scrolling down the borders.Artist Information:
This box was hand-painted by the registered Palekh miniature artistS. Poliakova(С. Полякова). Artists from the Palekh school undergo five years of intensive formal schooling to master the multi-layer brushwork (plavi) and gold detailing inherited directly from centuries of Russian icon-painting heritage. This piece showcases Poliakova\'s mastery of structural human proportions and dynamic group composition.Signatures & Markings:

• Lower Left Lid:Inscribed\"Palekh\"(Палех) and dated\"1998\".
• Bottom Middle Lid:Titled\"Twelve Months\"(Двенадцать месяцев) in fine gold Cyrillic script.
• Lower Right Lid:Signed by the artist\"S. Poliakova\"(С. Полякова).
• Interior:Glossy, vibrant crimson red interior typical of authentic Russian production.

Dimensions:

• Length:6-1/8 inches
• Width:4-1/8 inches
• Height:2-1/8 inches

Provenance & Condition:
This item comes from the documentedLennon International Collection(Item #087) and includes its original yellow paper Certificate of Authenticity tag detailing the care instructions and the fairytale plot line. The official registration date on the certificate is December 10, 1999.The box is in beautiful pre-owned condition with rich colors and a glossy clear coat shine. Please see all high-resolution photos to evaluate the condition for yourself.Keep in mind the shipping price also covers handling fees, packaging materials & time, not just postage.
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