#002417 Sale! Title: Snowmaiden Artist: Tikhomirov Valentin Size: 13.5x9.5x4 Size (inches): 5.25x3.75x1.5 Price: $850 $690

Valentin Tikhomirov is the talent behind this unique treasure. The decorative features that surround this piece are consistent with the work of Tikhomirov. His talent and his imagination craft these patterns which build personality from within the work. The Byzantine design becomes the ideal framing for the entire presentation. There is a romantic presence that goes along with this piece as well as the fairy-tale it depicts.
This is a scene from the Russian tale of "The Snowmaiden" or "Snegurochka" which is Russian for Snowmaiden.
Snowmaiden isn't a human being. Her father is Old Man Winter and her mother is Fairy Spring. She is depicted here peeping out from the forest and looking at the village where people live. People are so happy and merry! They sing songs, and have fun enjoying every minute of life. She wants to be their friend and live among them. She wishes to know what people feel; and what love is