Show all images on one page	#004276 Title: Peter the Great Artist: Puikov A. Size: 10x13x2.5 Size (inches): 4x5x1 Price : $575 SOLD!

This box shows the portrait of Tsar Peter the Great, who made much for development and prosperity of the Russian state. The blue ribbon that decorates his costume is a component of the Order of Andrey Pervozvanny, which is the first Russian order. It was instituted by Peter I in 1699. The basic component of this order is the enameled “X”-shaped Cross, on which, according to the legend, Saint Andrew was crucified. This cross was worn on the wide blue ribbon thrown over the right shoulder.
The palette gives the scene a photo quality, which is appealing at first glance and even while meditating on the painting. Peter's face and his costume are scrupulously painted. The depth of the sky is amazing.
The portrait is framed with a thin gold line. Two parallel gold lines wrap 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 left of the portrait, and the box rests on a flat bottom. The work is signed with the artist's name (Puikov A.), Fedoskino, the title (“Peter I”) and the year of 2004.