Five 20th C. Papier Mache Containers & Russian Icon
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100% of the Hammer price of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals!
**Originally Listed At $125**
Europe (Italy), Eastern Europe (Russia), Central Asia (Kashmir, India), ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A group of six finely-decorated wood and papier mache items. First are two Kashmir papier mache vessels, one a green bowl with the depiction of a hunting scene, and a light blue lidded box with two white birds sitting in a tree. Second is a red-colored Italian papier mache lidded box, with an oval body, shallow interior, with floral and musical instrument designs on the lid. Next are two black Fedoskino lidded boxes, both with depictions of horses pulling sleds and riders. Last is a small Russian icon depicting the Dormition of the Virgin, displayed in egg tempera and gold leaf on a thin metal sheet, and nailed to a rectangular wooden panel. A fine ensemble for any collection! Size (largest box): 5.8" W (14.7 cm); size (bowl): 4.3" W (10.9 cm); size (icon): 4.5" W x 3.55" H (11.4 cm x 9 cm).
Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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#128967
**Originally Listed At $125**
Europe (Italy), Eastern Europe (Russia), Central Asia (Kashmir, India), ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A group of six finely-decorated wood and papier mache items. First are two Kashmir papier mache vessels, one a green bowl with the depiction of a hunting scene, and a light blue lidded box with two white birds sitting in a tree. Second is a red-colored Italian papier mache lidded box, with an oval body, shallow interior, with floral and musical instrument designs on the lid. Next are two black Fedoskino lidded boxes, both with depictions of horses pulling sleds and riders. Last is a small Russian icon depicting the Dormition of the Virgin, displayed in egg tempera and gold leaf on a thin metal sheet, and nailed to a rectangular wooden panel. A fine ensemble for any collection! Size (largest box): 5.8" W (14.7 cm); size (bowl): 4.3" W (10.9 cm); size (icon): 4.5" W x 3.55" H (11.4 cm x 9 cm).
Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#128967
Condition
Boxes display minor wear and losses to peripheries, small scratches and craquelure to painted designs, and age wear. Bowl has small repaired area on rim and fading to painted colors. Icon has surface wear and losses to gold leaf and peripheries, with black adhesive
“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
residue on verso.
“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
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Five 20th C. Papier Mache Containers & Russian Icon
Estimate $250 - $375
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