Show all images on one page	#002831 Title: Boyaryshnya Artist: Antonov Victor Danilovich Size: 14x19.5x3 Size (inches): 5.5x7.75x1.25 Price : $850 SOLD!

This enticing Fedoskino box is a splendid example of how Russian lacquer miniature artists are able to bring hand-painted masterpieces into common people's homes. "Boyaryshnya" as this work is entitled was originally painted on canvas by Konstantin Makovsky during 1890-1900. This masterpiece is on display in the State Art Museum of Uzbekistan situated in the city of Tashkent.
The portrait is highly detailed and very accurate. Silver powder is mixed with oils to accentuate richness of the boyaryshnya's costume.
The scene is framed with a gold line; the box's sides are decorated with two parallel gold lines.
The box is constructed from paper-mache. Black lacquer is used to paint the exterior of the box while red lacquer completes the interior of the work. A hinge is fastened to the left of the scene, and the box rests on a flat bottom. The work is signed with the artist's initials (A.V.