July Gallery Auction
Lot 29107:
Description
This lot features two examples of Slavic decorative folk art. The first is a hand-painted lacquer egg, likely constructed of wood or papier-mache, featuring a black ground. The central composition depicts a traditional Russian troika, a sleigh drawn by three horses, carrying passengers in colorful winter clothing through a snow-covered village landscape with birch trees. The decoration is executed in a folk style utilizing a palette of red, green, yellow, and white. While a circular indentation is present on the base, no artist signature, factory mark, or Cyrillic inscription is discernable. The second item is a traditional pysanka, a real eggshell decorated with geometric and celestial motifs using the wax-resist batik technique. The design features star and sunburst patterns in black, red, and white. This egg is presented in a wooden shadow box with a burl-wood veneer and a dried stalk of wheat. The shadow box is fitted with glass and a sawtooth hanger on the reverse.
Lacquer egg height: approximately 4.5 inches
Shadow box: approximately 5.25 x 6.25 x 1.75 inches. Pickup is Friday, July 31, from Noon to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB99
Condition report:
Both items are in good vintage condition. The lacquer egg shows minor surface scuffs and fine scratches to the clear coat consistent with age and shelf wear. The pysanka shell appears intact and well-preserved within the shadow box. The wooden frame of the shadow box exhibits light wear and minor finish loss along the edges.
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