E. Krasnova - Box - paper mache - The Cat and the Hedgehog
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Estimated period: 1970–1980; material: papier‑mâché.
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Description from the seller
This is an original hand-painted Russian lacquer box, executed in the traditional Palekh style.
The scene depicts a fairy-tale composition featuring a cat and woodland animals, rendered in fine gold detailing against a deep black lacquer background. The imagery is characteristic of Russian folklore, with delicate line work and a narrative, storybook quality.
The interior is finished in bright red lacquer, a classic feature of high-quality Russian lacquer boxes. The box is made of papier-mâché and hand-painted, not mass-produced.
The base is signed in Cyrillic by the artist E. Krasnova (Е. Краснова). The signature and painting style are consistent with late 20th-century Russian lacquer miniature production.
This is not a generic decorative piece, but a clearly identifiable folklore scene, making it particularly appealing to collectors of Russian lacquer art.
• Origin: Russia
• Tradition: Russian lacquer miniature (Palekh tradition)
• Artist: E. Krasnova (signed in Cyrillic)
• Period: late 20th century (circa 1970–1990)
• Technique: hand-painted lacquer with gold detailing
• Material: papier-mâché
• Interior: red lacquer finish
• Hinge: intact, opens and closes properly
This is an original hand-painted Russian lacquer box, executed in the traditional Palekh style.
The scene depicts a fairy-tale composition featuring a cat and woodland animals, rendered in fine gold detailing against a deep black lacquer background. The imagery is characteristic of Russian folklore, with delicate line work and a narrative, storybook quality.
The interior is finished in bright red lacquer, a classic feature of high-quality Russian lacquer boxes. The box is made of papier-mâché and hand-painted, not mass-produced.
The base is signed in Cyrillic by the artist E. Krasnova (Е. Краснова). The signature and painting style are consistent with late 20th-century Russian lacquer miniature production.
This is not a generic decorative piece, but a clearly identifiable folklore scene, making it particularly appealing to collectors of Russian lacquer art.
• Origin: Russia
• Tradition: Russian lacquer miniature (Palekh tradition)
• Artist: E. Krasnova (signed in Cyrillic)
• Period: late 20th century (circa 1970–1990)
• Technique: hand-painted lacquer with gold detailing
• Material: papier-mâché
• Interior: red lacquer finish
• Hinge: intact, opens and closes properly
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Palekh
Title additional information
The Cat and the Hedgehog
Country of Origin
Russia
Material
paper mache
Designer/Artist/Maker
E. Krasnova
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
30 mm
Width
120 mm
Depth
62 mm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
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