Show all images on one page	#004881 Title: Tale of Stavr Godinovich Artist: Chibisov Roman Size: 14x15x4 Size (inches): 5.5x5x1.5 Price : $1495 SOLD!

The famous Palekh artist Roman Chibisov created this attractive box. It shows the main heroine of the ancient Russian legend “Stavr Godinovich and Vasilisa Mikulichna”. Vasilisa Mikulichna came to Kiev to save her husband Stavr Godinovich who had been taken prisoner by Prince Vladimir. During the feast arranged in the palace of Prince Vladimir, Stavr Govinovich carelessly boasted that he surpassed the Prince in wealth. Vladimir was outraged! He had Stavr Godinovich imprisoned for his blatant disrespect. The only hope for Stavr Godinovich was his beautiful wife, Vasilisa Mikulichna. She cut off her beautiful long hair and disguised herself in the man's costume. Later she managed to deceive Vladimir and conquer two bogatyrs: Alesha Popovich and Dobrynya Nikitich. The end of this legend is happy. Vasilisa saved her husband, and they successfully returned to their kingdom.
The composition is originally designed. In the center we can see Vasilisa Mikulichna cutting her hair with the help of her servants. This scene is outlined with a white line , and outside the boundaries of the central scene a Russian medieval town is depicted.
The work demonstrates the unique painting style of Roman Chibisov. Each minute element of the composition is thoroughly detailed with brilliant gold and silver paint. Chibisov's signature floral decoration of sparkling gold metal leaf adorns the sides of the box.
The box is constructed from paper-mache. The lid is hinged from the top of the scene, and the box rests on legs. The work is signed with the artist's name, the title “Stavr Godinovich”, Palekh and the year of 2009.<