Show all images on one page	#002286 Title: Tale of Tsar Saltan Artist: Veselov M.M. Size: 13.5x11.5x6.5 Size (inches): 5.25x4.5x2.5 Price : $1150 SOLD!

The outstanding Kholui artist Mikhail Veselov created this attractive box. It features a scene from the popular Russian story entitled, "The Tale of Tsar Saltan." In the middle of the scene we can see the young tsaritsa with her child. She has been slandered by her envious sisters, who said to the tsar that she has given birth not to the charming child but to the ugly monster. Hearing it, Tsar Saltan ordered to seal the tsaritsa with her child into the barrel and throw it into the sea. The raging sea waves threw the barrel ashore and the tsaritsa and her son were safe. Later on the son of tsaritsa, Prince Gvidon, became the ruler of the wondrous island where the characters appeared by chance.
The palette is traditional for the Kholuy branch of lacquer miniature art. Gold and aluminum paints are used to enhance the already intricate detailing and bring out the true power of the palette.
Gold and aluminum beads frame the scene. The sides of the box are decorated with the beautiful and complex Byzantine style pattern painted in gold and aluminum.
The box is made out of paper-mache. Black lacquer covers the exterior and red lacquer covers the interior of the box. A hinge has been fastened to the top of the composition for ease of opening, and the box rests on four legs. This original author's work is signed and titled by M. Veselov.