Vtg.Russian Paper-Mache Lacquer Box Palekh-Snow-maiden for Sale

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Vtg.Russian Paper-Mache Lacquer Box Palekh-Snow-maiden For Sale

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Vtg.Russian Paper-Mache Lacquer Box Palekh-Snow-maiden:
$100.80

Vtg.Russian Paper-Mache Lacquer Box Palekh-Snow-maidenapprox. 4.72 inches x 3.14 inches x 1 inch1inch=2.54cmBriefly about technologyThe work of a Palekh artist begins with the preparation of paint. Paints in Palekh are bred on an egg emulsion.Before painting, the surface of the product is treated with pumice. Then the artist draws a drawing on the semi-finished product with a finely honed pencil.Then the image is drawn with whitewash using the thinnest squirrel brush (the artists also make brushes themselves).A layer of white is necessary so that during the subsequent coating of the painting with varnish, black spots do not show through the paint (lacquer slightly dissolves the paint).All questions are welcome!
Please be sure to view all photos carefully as they are included as part of the item description!I sell antique and vintage collectible stuff - unique items that have history, and may show signs of this - it's part of their charm. I try to describe any obvious faults as truthfully as I can. However, as most of my items are 100 years old, they will often bear the traces of a previous life. Please think carefully about offerding if you are looking for a pristine item that is as new. My passion is for beautiful antique stuff and quirky vintage items with a gently faded grandeur, so do consider this before deciding to offer.