Show all images on one page	#002131 Title: Lilac Artist: Knyazev Sergey Size: 16.5x9x3 Size (inches): 6.5x3.5x1.25 Price : $1150 SOLD!

This heavenly piece of exquisite Russian artistry was composed by the talented Sergey Knyazev from the village of Fedoskino. He is quickly becoming one of the most impressive and recognizable artists of the medium that we so thoroughly enjoy. His painting technique identified by its ability to develop mood. Soothing gratification through color and design. Let his work waltz you into creativity and serenade you all night long with the imagery depicted.
The box features two beautiful girls dressed in the Russian traditional costumes looking out of the window. They observe with interest a couple of birds flittering among fluffy, blossoming branches of the lilac bush. The bright blue kerchief of one of the girls is streaming in the wind. Very poetic and expressive.
Beautiful sky-blue color dominates the scene. Mother-of-pearl is used to create the brilliance of the girls' kokoshniks (their headwear), and their white shirts. The splendor of their jewels: earrings, necklaces, and the gems that adorn their kokoshiks is achieved by applying golden spangles. The scene is painted over aluminum powder (especially blue areas) that strengthens the color and adds additional festivity to the piece. Gold is used to detail the girls' costumes. The composition is multi-layered and this produces a three-dimensional effect and creates a dynamic experience for the eye.
The scene is framed a gold line decorated with golden foliage. The same ornamentation outlines the edges of the box's exterior bottom. The exterior of the piece is covered with bright blue oils mixed with aluminum powder. The exterior bottom is additionally decorated with black blurry spots scattered on this beautiful blue-silver background. The interior of the box is traditionally red.
The box is constructed from quality paper-mache made in the village of Fedoskino. The lid is hinged from the top of the composition, and the box rests on a flat base. The work is signed, dated (2006) and titled ("Lilac") by the artist in gold paints on the lid's interior.