Russian Lacquered Tea Box Lukutin Cavaliers Attelage Troika Paysage XIXth century

19th century
Other style
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From: 22220, Tréguier, France

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    Russian lacquered wood tea caddy*, decorated with a rider pulling a Russian Troika carriage (large sleigh pulled by three horses) at full speed through the Russian taiga, inside lid signed by the Lukutin* workshop with double-headed eagle, late 19th century.
    This box is in good condition and of superb quality. Signed, see photos. We do not have the key.
    Please note: some wear on the sides, scratches, traces of cracking and age wear, please look at the photos.
    * Russian craftsmanship is deeply inspired by the sacred art of the icon. After the 1917 revolution, many of these artists had to "reconvert". They began creating miniatures on lacquer and lacquered boxes. There are 4 schools of lacquered box production in Russia: Palech, Fedoskino, Holoui and Mstera (city names). Boxes for painting are made from porous cardboard, glued with paste and then dried. After being lacquered, they are then ready to be decorated by the artist. First, the artist paints the subject(s), then applies the gilding. Finally, the work is covered with 7 to 8 coats of lacquer and, after prolonged drying, polished. These small boxes in a variety of shapes are decorated with mythological scenes, Russian fairy tales, scenes of daily life, landscapes...etc. (source: site russie.net)
    * Lukutin:
    In 1818, control of the Korobov workshop passed to Piotr Lukutin (Korobov's son-in-law), who expanded production to include tea boxes, album covers, desk accessories, and multi-purpose boxes. Artists began to paint intricate decorative motifs on the boxes, and these veritable little tableaux became ostentatious status symbols among the Russian aristocracy and wealthy merchant class. Demand for lacquered objects explodes. Just five years after Lukutin took over the workshop, he employed over fifty skilled painters, and a school within the factory trained apprentices.Piotr Lukutin began exhibiting his products in 1828 at industrial and craft fairs in Russia and Europe, winning great public acclaim and numerous awards. It was in this same year that Lukutin received the highest honor, a royal edict, allowing him to use the imperial emblem (double-headed eagle and his initials) as the company's trademark. Alexander Lukutin joined his father as factory manager in 1841, and together they transformed a simple craft into an authentic art form through innovation in decoration and technique. The Lukutin studio closed its doors for good in 1904, and some of its artists were transferred to the Vishnyakov studio.
    (Cf site russianamericancompany.com)
    Dimensions
    Dimensions 24.5 cm x 14.5 cm
    Height 14 cm

    Reference : E10 730

    All photos on :
    www.antiques-delaval.com

    Ref: MSRPUFG0D1

    Condition Good
    Style Other style (Boxes, Cases, Kits of Other style Style)
    Period 19th century (Boxes, Cases, Kits 19th century)
    Country of origin Russian Federation
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
    Location 22220, Tréguier, France
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