M.E. No date.
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6x3x1. Sorry, sold.
Another view.
Closeup.
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#2CP. Snegurochka. Kholui. M.E. No date. Click for closer view. |
The old woodcutter and his wife gaze in wonder at their just-created
Snow Maiden who has come to life. The villagers too are awed by the new
daughter of the until recently childless couple. Tempera, lacquer,
papier-mache. Hinged rectangular box with rounded sides, border
decoration. 6x3x1. Sorry, sold. Another view.
Closeup.
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#1CP. Silver Hoof. Kholui. 2003. Kulikov.  Click for closer view. |
A poor old man and his granddaughter are awakened one winter night a
magical deer, Silver Hoof. As the deer's hooves strike, sparks
fly, leaving precious jewels in their wake. Egg tempera, lacquer, gold.
Detailed freehand border around painting and perimeter. Hinged oval
papier-mache box. 4¾x3x1¼. $125. Another view.
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#6CC. Ruslan and Ludmila. Kholui. 2004. Perov.  Click for closer view. |
Ludmila, the daughter of Prince Vladimir of Kiev accepts the wedding proposal of the brave knight Ruslan.
Nearby stand three soldiers. Egg tempera,
lacquer, gold. Detailed freehand border around painting. Hinged
papier-mache box with rounded corners. 5x3x1 (approx). $150. Another view.
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#15 Sadko. Kholui (Kholuy). Circa 1995. Smirnov.  Click for closer view. |
From the Russian bylina (epic tale) Sadko. Sadko, a poor
musician whose talents are unappreciated, makes a bargain with Tsar
Morskoi, King of the Sea. Sadko becomes rich, but neglects the Ocean
Tsar. In the end,
Sadko returns to the banks of Lake Ilmen with his lost time restored. Egg tempera,
lacquer, gold. Intricate free-hand border on papier-mache.
2½x2x1¼. $150. Closeup.
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