Casket 'Snow Maiden' in the technique of Palekh lacquer miniature

Lot № 16667 10 Aug 2026

41 500₽

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Specifications

Section: Other
Year: 1953 г.

Description

The 'Snow Maiden' casket was created in 1953 in the famous center of lacquer miniature art — the village of Palekh, USSR. The author is Alexei Mikhailovich Dushin (1894–1982), one of the leading masters of Palekh art. The item is made of papier-mâché, covered with black lacquer, painted with tempera and coated with lacquer. On the lid is depicted the Snow Maiden, a character from Russian folklore, surrounded by a winter landscape with huts and fir trees. The painting is distinguished by fine detailing characteristic of the Palekh school: golden ornaments, elegant lines, and a fairy-tale atmosphere.

The body of the casket has a shape typical of Palekh items — rectangular with rounded corners and a lid. Dimensions of the item: 123 x 123 x 47 mm. Condition as described: no visible damage, lacquer surface preserved, painting bright. On the inner side of the lid, the author's signature and year are usually placed, confirming authenticity.

For collectors, it is important that the casket is dated 1953 — a period of flourishing for Palekh art. Works by A. M. Dushin are valued for their high craftsmanship and characteristic style. This item is an example of Soviet lacquer miniature, representing both artistic and historical value.

Material: papier-mâché

Country: USSR

Size (W×D×H, mm): 123 x 123 x 47

Maker: Palekh

Casket 'Snow Maiden' in the technique of Palekh lacquer miniature

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