Show all images on one page	#009719 Title: Tea Party with Samovar Artist: Olisova Larisa Size: 22.5x15.5x7 Size (inches): 8.75x6x2.75 Price : $1599 SOLD!

This charming box has been painted by a talented artist Olisova Larisa.
In this composition the artist depicts the theme of tea drinking which is traditional for Russian lacquer miniature painting. The depiction of peasants, their daily life, feasts, and traditions excellently show us the soul of Russian people. The characters of such scenes sit still as if they pose to a photographer or perform a play for the public.
The scene shows three young beautiful woman, serving up a plateful of appetizing baranki or pirogi(pies).The scene is taking place in a small town neither in a large village. A dog sit near the feet of the ladies on the front.
The miniature is neatly done and follows the traditions of Fedoskino master Oleg Shapkin. The characters have their own personalities and facial expressions, showing various levels of emotion. The artist uses a palette with realistic brown and green tones, and infusions of bright paints for emphasis. A beautiful inlay of gold lights up almost all elements of the composition (Samovar,domes of the cathedrals and partly grass) and provides a nice enhancement to the work without overpowering the painting. The figures of the ladies, their dresses are painted over the large pieces of mother-of-pearl!
The sides of the box are decorated with the rich floral pattern in gold. It is made by a carving over the sheets of gold clued to the surface of the sides.
The box is made out of paper-mache. Black lacquer covers the exterior and red lacquer covers the interior of the box. The lid is hinged from the top of the composition and the box sits flat.
Signed with a title- Ladies.