Show all images on one page	#001684 Title: Sivka-burka Artist: Gryaznov Size: 13x6x2.5 Size (inches): 5x2.5x1 Price : $245 SOLD!

This beautiful box was painted by the talented Kholui artist Gryaznov. The box shows a scene from the Russian fairy-tale "Sivka-Burka". Ivan gives a magnificent leap, high up into the air. The reason of it is the tsar's daughter caprice. She sits in the highest balcony of the highest tower in the kingdom and lays down her conditions. Whoever is able to reach the balcony from the ground and can kiss her wonderful lips will be her bridegroom. Having heard this announcement, many young men from all nooks of the kingdom decide to try their luck. Ivan is the only one who manages to fulfill this task. Here he nearly reaches the balcony riding the magical Sivka-Burka.
The palette of this composition is very diverse. Warm oranges, reds, browns and neutral whites are used to paint the characters and architecture, whereas the surrounding landscape is painted in the shades of green and blue. Gold paints are used to add intricate details that bring out the true beauty of the palette and develop the contours as well. The black background gives a sense of infinite depth to the scene.
The edges of the lid and the box's sides are decorated with elaborate gold and aluminum filigree patterns.
The box is made out of paper-mache. Black lacquer covers the exterior and red lacquer covers the interior of the box. The box has a hinge, and rests on a flat bottom It is signed with the name of the artist, village, and title ("Sivka-Burka").