Lacquered And Painted Papier-mâché Box, Russia, Lukutin Workshop, 19th Century

A lacquered papier-mâché box decorated with a hand-painted scene of two figures seated around a samovar.

The Lukutin workshop's signature is on the inside of the lid.

In 1818, Piotr Lukutin (1784-1863) took over the workshop founded in 1790 by his father-in-law, Pavel Ivanovich Korobov, in Danilkovo, near Moscow. He expanded production to include boxes, desk accessories, and other decorative objects, which became very popular. The workshop quickly grew in importance, employing around fifty artists and even including a school for training new apprentices. In 1828, Lukutin received a royal decree, a very high distinction allowing him to use the imperial double-headed eagle as his trademark. He also exhibited at fairs in Russia and throughout Europe. The workshop remained active until 1904.

The paint is chipped and cracked in places.
Good overall condition.
19th century.

Dimensions:
H: 10 cm
W: 15 cm
D: 10 cm