A Fedoskino lacquer box from 1985 — hand painted on the lid with a traditional troika race: three horses harnessed abreast, pulling a sled through a Russian winter landscape. Black lacquer exterior, red lacquer interior. Marked "Fedoskino 1985" on the lower left; signed by the artist on the lower right. Hinged lid, four rounded feet.
Fedoskino is a village on the Ucha River, about 24 miles north of Moscow, where the tradition of Russian lacquer miniature painting has been practiced continuously since 1795. These boxes are made by a community of trained artists — each one is a unique, hand-painted original, not a print. This one came from a collector's estate.
For a collector of Russian folk art, a lover of equestrian imagery, or anyone drawn to objects with genuine provenance. An exceptional desk piece or display box.
Maker: Fedoskino village artists, Russia; artist signed
Material: Wood, black lacquer exterior, red lacquer interior
Details: Hand-painted troika scene on lid; marked "Fedoskino 1985" lower left; artist signature lower right; hinged lid; four rounded feet
Era: 1985
Condition: Vintage, used. Very good — wear on corners, sides and bottom consistent with age; minor surface scratches on lacquer; one small air bubble in lid painting, visible only in raking light (photographed). All sales final — please review all photos.
