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#001808
Title: The King of Hearts
Artist: Deviatkin Sergey(1961-2005)
Size: 14.5x10x4
Size (inches): 5.75x3.75x1.75
Price : $450 SOLD!
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Description: This piece was painted by the outstanding Kholui artist Sergey Devyatkin. Not long ago this great master died. It is an irretrievable loss in the world of lacquer art. This work is one of his latest creations.
The composition shows king of hearts. The face, beard and hear of the king are painted in light brown tones, while his rich costume is painted in dark red, green tones and abundantly detailed with gold and aluminum filigree designs. Probably, Devyatkin planned to create series of works dedicated to the theme of playing-cards, but suddenly died.
The edges of the lid are decorated with peculiar Devyatkin's luxuriant gold and aluminum filigree designs. In the corners there are four circles centred with two "K" letters, and four hearts painted in red tempera paints and detailed with gold paints. The sides of the box are also decorated with rich gold filigree patterns.
The box is constructed out of paper-mache. Black lacquer covers the exterior and red lacquer covers the interior of the box. The lid is hinged, and the box rests on four legs. The work is signed with the artist's name, and the village of Kholui.
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