Signed 1999 Palekh Russian Lacquer Box Lyudmila / Chernomor\'s Garden Pavlova COA For Sale

Signed 1999 Palekh Russian Lacquer Box Lyudmila in Chernomor\'s Garden Pavlova COA📋 Item SpecificsFieldValueProvenanceOwnership History Not AvailableCultureRussianArtistic SchoolPalekh (Палех)ArtistS. Pavlova (С. Павлова)Title of Work\"Lyudmila in Chernomor\'s Garden\" (\"Людмила в саду Черномора\")Theme / SubjectAlexander Pushkin\'sRuslan and LyudmilaFairy TaleMaterialPapier-Mâché, Multi-layer Lacquer, Gold LeafDate of CreationDecember 10, 1999Dimensions3.5\" x 7\" (Approx. 9 cm x 18 cm)HandmadeYesCountry/Region of ManufactureRussian Federation📝 Detailed Item DescriptionAuthentic Hand-Painted Palekh Russian Lacquer Box
Subject:\"Lyudmila in Chernomor\'s Garden\"(Людмила в саду Черномора)
Artist:S. Pavlova
Date of Completion:December 10, 1999Up for sale is a stunning, masterfully crafted authentic Russian lacquer box from the world-famous village school ofPalekh. Painted in 1999, this piece beautifully illustrates a scene from Alexander Pushkin’s epic fairy tale poem,Ruslan and Lyudmila.✨ Visual Overview & ArtistryThe lid features a brilliantly detailed miniature painting showing Princess Lyudmila wandering through the enchanted, magical gardens of the evil wizard, the bearded dwarf Chernomor. She is surrounded by stylized, vibrant flora, exotic peacocks, a deer, and a magnificent fantasy palace visible in the background.The painting utilizes the traditional Palekh method: meticulous egg-tempera brushwork on a black lacquer ground, layered to create a luminous, three-dimensional depth, and highlighted with exceptionally fine9k/24k gold leaf ornamentation. The lower border features the artist\'s signature, location (\"Палех\"), year (1999), and the handwritten title in Cyrillic script.📦 Features & Condition

• Exterior:Deep, high-gloss black lacquer with a beautifully intricate gold-leaf filigree pattern wrapped around the sides.
• Interior:Finished in the signature, vibrant Russian fire-red lacquer.
• Included Extras:Comes with itsOriginal Certificate of Authenticity (COA)and care instructions from theLennon International Collection, explicitly matching the serial number (#198), dimensions, and production date.
• Condition:Excellent vintage/collectible condition with a glassy, reflective shine. The hinge is strong and functions perfectly. (Please review the high-definition photos to confirm the fine state of preservation).

🎨 About the Art, Theme, and Artist

• The Artistic Technique:True Palekh miniatures are not painted on wood; they are built from layers of premium papier-mâché compressed and soaked in linseed oil. The surfaces are treated with a mix of clay, soot, and oil before receiving multiple base and finish coats of lacquer. Palekh artists utilize extremely fine squirrel-hair brushes (sometimes down to a single hair) to execute these miniatures under magnification.
• The Artist (S. Pavlova):The piece is hand-signed byS. Pavlova, a registered miniaturist trained under the strict tradition of the Palekh Art School. Palekh techniques historically evolved from 17th-century Orthodox icon painting. After the Russian Revolution, these master iconographers transitioned their divine, glowing styles and fine line work into illustrating secular folk tales and classical literature.
• The Story:In Pushkin\'s tale, the beautiful princess Lyudmila is abducted from her wedding feast by the sorcerer Chernomor. While trapped in his magical palace gardens, she remains defiant, refusing to submit to his spells while her heroic knight, Ruslan, braves numerous hazards to rescue her.

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