Lacquered Russian Tea Box Lukutin Troika Landscape XIXth

Description: Check out our reviews Add this store to my favorites FURNITURE SEATS LIGHTING / CANDLE HOLDERS TABLE ART PORCELAIN EARTHENWARE SILVERWARE MIRRORS / FRAMES SCULPTURES PAINTINGS / GRAPHIC ARTS WATCHMAKING ANTIQUE JEWELRY GLASSWARE / CRYSTALWARE RELIGIOUS OBJECTS DISPLAY OBJECTS COLLECTIBLES ASIAN OBJECTS MAGHREB OBJECTS ARCHITECTURE Russian tea box in lacquered wood*, decorated with a rider pulling a Russian team known as the Troika (large sleigh pulled by three horses) at full speed in the Russian taiga, inside of the lid signed by the Lukutin* workshop with double-headed eagle, vintage late 19th century. This box is in good condition and is of superb quality. Signed see photos. We don't have his key. Note: some wear on the sides, scratches, traces of cracks and wear over time, look carefully at the photos. * Russian craftsmanship is deeply inspired by the sacred art of the icon. After the revolution of 1917, many of these artists had to “retrain”. They then began to create lacquer miniatures and lacquered boxes. There are thus 4 schools of lacquered box production in Russia: Palech, Fedoskino, Holoui and Mstera (names of the towns). Boxes intended to be painted are made with porous cardboard, glued with paste and then dried. After being lacquered, they are then ready to be decorated by the artist. The latter will first paint the subject(s) then apply the gilding. Finally, the work will be covered with 7 to 8 layers of lacquer and after prolonged drying, will be polished. These small boxes of various shapes are decorated with mythological scenes, Russian tales, scenes from daily life, landscapes...etc. (source: russia.net site) *Lukutin: In 1818, control of the Korobov workshop passed to Pyotr Lukutin (Korobov's son-in-law), who expanded production to include tea boxes, album covers, desk accessories, and multi-purpose boxes. Artists began to paint intricate decorative designs on the boxes, and these veritable little paintings became ostentatious status symbols among the Russian aristocracy and wealthy merchant class. The demand for lacquered objects is exploding. Just five years after Lukutin took over the workshop, he employed more than fifty qualified painters, and a school within the factory itself trained apprentices. Piotr Lukutin began exhibiting his products in 1828 at industrial fairs and artisanal in Russia and Europe, achieving great success with the public and numerous awards. It was in this same year that Lukutin received the highest honor, a royal edict, allowing him to use the imperial emblem (double-headed eagle and his initials) as the company's brand. Alexander Lukutin joined his father as factory manager in 1841, and together they transformed a simple craft into an authentic art form through the innovation he demonstrated in designs and techniques. The Lukutin workshop closed its doors permanently in 1904 and some of its artists were transferred to the Vishnyakov workshop.(See website russianamericancompany.com)Dimensions : 24.5cm x 14.5cmHeight : 14 cm Reference : E10 730 In 1818, control of the Korobov workshop passed to Pyotr Lukutin (Korobov's son-in-law), who expanded production to include tea boxes, album covers, desk accessories, and multi-purpose boxes. Artists began to paint intricate decorative designs on the boxes, and these veritable little paintings became ostentatious status symbols among the Russian aristocracy and wealthy merchant class. The demand for lacquered objects is exploding. Just five years after Lukutin took over the workshop, he employed more than fifty qualified painters, and a school within the factory itself trained apprentices. Piotr Lukutin began exhibiting his products in 1828 at industrial fairs and artisanal in Russia and Europe, achieving great success with the public and numerous awards. It was in this same year that Luku

Price: 973.26 USD

Location: Minihy Tréguier

End Time: 2025-02-06T01:50:51.000Z

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