Show all images on one page	#006744 Title: In the Estate Artist: Strunin Mikhail Size: 16.5x9x5.5 Size (inches): 6.5x3.5x2.25 Price : $495 SOLD!

This elegant box was painted by the well-known Mstera artist Mikhail Strunin, whose style of painting is always recognizable. It shows how Russian nobility of the nineteenth century amused themselves and rested. A loving couple sits in the garden not far from the river, while other people are listening for a guitar. In the background across the still waters of the river, a magnificent palace stands bold and erects among the trees. The composition is painted in usual for the Strunin's style bright color palette based on beautiful combinations of brown and green tones. The clothing of these Russian aristocrats has Western influence.
The composition is framed with a gold line, while the edges of the lid are decorated with beautiful and elaborate floral patterns. The sides of the box are adorned with a wide band of intricate multicolored patterns that occupy the whole space of the box's sides. This decoration is an ideal compliment to the entire piece. The box is constructed out of paper-mache made in the village of Mstera. Black lacquer covers the exterior and red lacquer covers the interior of the box. The box is hinged to the top of the composition and rests on wavy feet. The box is signed with the artist's name, village, and title.
Attractive work painted by the talented artist!