#005365 Title: Wolfs hunt after the Bear Artist: Shavrin Boris Size: 13x10.5x3 Size (inches): 5x4x1.25 Price : $495 SOLD!

Boris Shavrin is the author this hunting scene. The theme of hunting is a traditional subject in the Russian lacquered miniature art. The action takes place in the winter forest. The huge brown bear defend itself from the attack of two furious dogs.
The scene is framed with two parallel gold lines completed in the corners with beautiful scrollwork. The box's exterior imitates the color of grey marble. The interior is separated into two sections, and covered with red lacquer.
The box is constructed from paper-mache. A hinge is fastened to the top of the scene, and the box rests on a flat bottom. The work is signed with the artist's name, Fedoskino and the year of 2009.