Is the box marked on the bottom in any way? I came across a reference saying there are many imitations out there. Since 1934 the bottom of a box was marked with "Made in USSR" which in 1992 was replaced with "Made in Russia". However, i founds other information that may be of interest: I thought i would be able to tell the age of the box by looking up the artist's name, unfortunately nothing came up in reference to this artist.
The box is from Palekh which is another school that makes lacquer miniatures, although in their own characteristic style, which is dark backgrounds and tones, and shapes and figures reminiscent that of Russian icon painting style. The box is signed "Palekh" "Troika" "Artist Chernykh". I would appreciate any help with the translation and perhaps an age for the box.
What is interesting is that the horses are all black - and I have been unable to find any images on line of a Troika being pulled by black horses. The interior is red and smells of linseed oil. It is 1 1/2" high or deep counting the lid. The box lid measures 6 3/4" x 4 1/4" while the actually body of the box is 6 3/8" x 4 1/16. The last is on the right and that is supposedly the artist. I do know the subject matter is a common one - Troika - a Russian sled pulled by three horses, but I'm not sure if that is what the title actually says. The center or middle area is supposedly the title. It is possible that it may be from Mstera or Kholui but again I don't read Russian. This is what I know - it is signed in three places: the left side which is supposed to be the village or area that is from. All are in excellent condition with only sticker remnants on bottom of largest box that noted where made.I just picked up this Russian Lacquer box and hope someone can help me determine age, and location.
3.) Is from Fedoskino a beautifully rendered female in a a long dress executed in mother of pearl and fine handpainted castle scene near a sea with sailboats on the lid. 2.) The largest rectangular box is 2½ x 4 x 2¼ is also from Palekh, Russia with similar images on both sides of horse drawn carriage, similar floral motifs on both short sides and a wedding scene on lid. 1.) The smallest box is the most extraordinary 2 x 2 x 1½" purchased in Sitka and hand made in Palekh, Russia in 1991 boasting stunning details and images on lid and all four sides. In the offer are three wonderful Russian lacquer boxes all acquired at galleries in Alaska. Every lacquer box is a mini-masterpiece of, papier mâché with exquisitely detailed painting and intricate borders frequently reaching back to the folklore stories of Russia's history. Russian lacquer boxes remain one of the most collected crafts from Russia in the world and it is easy to see why. Description: Three Exquisite Russian Lacquer Boxes from Palekh and Fedoskino Russia.
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