Fedoskino Hand Painted Portrait Brooches
at The Russian Shop in Lisle IL.

The Russian Shop / Maison Russe

Russian pins, buttons and brooches carry exquisite oil paintings from some of Russia's most highly talented artists. Historically, miniature portraits and paintings achieved great status in the art world several centuries ago. Russian masters learned techniques from England, Italy, and other art centers over 200 years ago. Initially subject matter came from Russian classical painting and included portraiture of the 18th-19th centuries as well as some derived from folk art. Technically, several layers of paint are applied, each dried and coated with a transparent lacquer, before the final step of polishing occurs. In the hands of an expert, the colors are rich, and the finished piece glows as if alive. Translucency is a hallmark of the style. Many times, mother-of-pearl, both fresh water and river, lends a wonderful stylistic quality. Gold, silver, bronze, and aluminum powders are frequently mixed with the oils. The finished product becomes wearable art.
Brooches have either a German silver backing, or are papier-mache. All pieces are signed by the artist.
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Portrait of a Young Girl.
Fedoskino.
Oil, papier-mache. 2".
$65. [#PBT-1N2]
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Snow Maiden with Bunny.
Fedoskino.
Oil, papier-mache. 2".
$85. [#PBT-1N3]
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Snow Maiden.
Fedoskino, 1998.
Oil, papier-mache. 1½"x1¾".
$95. [#PBT-1N6]

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19th Century Portrait of a Young Girl.
Fedoskino.
Oil, mother of pearl. 1½"x2".
$95. [#PBT-1N11]
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Catherine.
Fedoskino.
Oil, mother of pearl. 1¾".
$95. [#PBT-1N3]
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Ballerina.
Fedoskino.
Oil, mother of pearl. 1½"x2".
$65. [#PBT-1N6]

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Maiden with Red Rose Brooch.
Fedoskino, 2002.
Oil, shell. 2".
$45. [#PBT-2N1]


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The Russian Shop / Maison Russe
1720 Ogden Ave
Lisle IL 60532
1-800-778-9404