Show all images on one page	#003904 Title: Flying Ship Artist: Chibisova Veronika Size: 19x14x2.5 Size (inches): 7.5x5.5x1 Price : $1950 SOLD!

The Chibisovs Family works are always easily recognizable. They shine with gold metal leaf inlay and look fantastically beautiful. This work is belongs to Veronika, but style is very similar to Roman's works.
Here the artist has chosen to depict a scene from the popular Russian fairy- tale "Flying Ship". The plot of this tale is truly interesting. One of three brothers embarks on a journey aboard a flying ship, during which he takes on as passengers, six men with special powers. With the help of each man's different talent, he is able to perform impossible tasks set for him by the Tsar and marry the Tsar's daughter.
The composition is complex as it includes fifteen human figures, some architecture and the masterfully painted landscape. The details are enhanced by the artist's use of precisely organized golden and silver contours. Extensive filigree patterns made out of a glistening gold metal leaf decorate the edges of the lid. The similar patterns can be found wrapping around the box's sides.
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. The lid is hinged from the top of the composition, and the box rests on a flat bottom. The work is signed with the artist's name, the year of 2008, the title and the village of Palekh.