Bogorodskoye Carved and Painted Boxes
On this page, you can find some wonderful traditionally carved boxes from Bogorodsk
that were made in the late 1990s. The paintings and compositions are
more colorful and complex than the older Zagorsk boxes. Also, the ornamental
carving around the boxes is much more complicated.
Pokerwork, also known as pyrography, has been around for 500
years as a decorative element. It was in the late 19th century that
painting combined with pokerwork became popular. The main
composition is drawn in the wood with a heated needle. This
picture is painted and coated
with a subtle lacquer. All the boxes have carved designs around the
perimeter andd are hinged.
Boxes, such as the
ones on this page, depict Troika sleigh
rides (here titled "The Milky Way"), the countryside, street fairs, and, of course, old Russian
architecture. They are titled and signed by the artists.
Click on the picture to see a closer view.
"The Milky Way (Winter Troika)". By Petelina.
Pokerwork and painted decoration. Intricate carved sides.
Dark stain wood. Hinged lid.
6 1/4"x 6 1/4"x 2 1/2".
[#BGB-21] 1 only.
Click on links below for more views.
Box open |
Side view
Detail | Detail
Detail | Detail
Click on the picture to see a closer view.
"Moscow Kremlin". By Piala.
Pokerwork and painted decoration. Intricate carved sides.
Dark stain wood. Hinged lid.
8" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2".
[#BGB-42] 1 only.
Click on links below for more views.
Box open | Detail
Detail | Detail
Detail | Side view
All boxes on this page subject to prior sale.
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