Show all images on one page	#009807 Title: Tale of Tsar Saltan Artist: Kruykova Valentina Size: 15.5x12x4 Size (inches): 6x4.75x1.5 Price: $750

This enchanting piece of authentic Palekh artistry was painted by Kryukova Valentina.
It shows a recognizable scene from Alexander Pushkin's Tale of Tsar Saltan. Prince Gvidon is stayed on the Bank of the Sea and meets the fleet of Tsar Saltan. Behind Gvidon we can see his famous Palace and his wife- Princess Swan as a Swan.
The composition painted in the traditional Palekh style is very bright and colorful. Gold and aluminum paint applied with a very thin brush helps the artist to accentuate richness of the characters' costumes and splendour of the architecture.
The box is made out of paper-mache. Black lacquer covers its exterior and red lacquer covers its interior.
The exterior is decorated with rich gold ornaments accented on the sides with aluminum. The lid is hinged, and the box rests on the four round legs.
The work is signed with the artist's name, Palekh and the year of 2022.