Large Lacquered Box - Russian - Early 20th.

Superb and large Russian lacquered box illustrated and signed on the top by a repesentation of a Pushkin poem the siren "ROUSSALKA". It was made in the early 20th century in the village of MSTIORA. Dimensions: H 11 cm W 50 cm W 35 cm Good general condition, small uprising on the overcoat. Claws below the box See photos Possibility of sending in France Metropolitan Colissimo followed: 30 € For other destinations, to consult me, thank you The village of Mstiora is located about 100 km from the city of Vladimir, on the bank of Kliazma. Mstiora was known to be a center of icon creations, in the tradition of the Vladimir-Suzdal school. It is also reported that after the schism of 1655, many inhabitants remained faithful to the Old Faith and continued to execute icons according to ancient traditions. With the advent of modern reproduction techniques, the production of icons is becoming industrialized and the painting of icons is becoming rarer. In 1920 artists gather and mobilize to continue to put into practice the know-how of the masters of Mstiora. They work by decorating objects in wood or tinplate, or even hangings with oil paint. In 1931, five artists, members of a new group, the Proletarian Artel, began producing lacquered miniatures on papier-mache racks. In 1937, just like their colleagues in Palekh, they were honored with prizes and medals at the Paris World Fair. Today, other artists continue to perpetuate this tradition in Mstiora.