Preliminary identification
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Overview
A beautiful, authentic Russian lacquer miniature box hand-painted in oil over a shimmering, reflective underlay. The lid depicts 'Park in Boldino'—the historic estate of legendary Russian poet Alexander Pushkin—rendered in the classic, luminous Fedoskino style with its characteristic glowing light and rich autumn foliage.
Story
Hand-painted in 1982, this box depicts the historic Boldino estate where poet Alexander Pushkin wrote his masterpieces. It was sold through the exclusive Soviet 'Beriozka' hard-currency shops, designed only for foreign visitors.
Maker / Origin
The village of Fedoskino is the oldest center of Russian lacquer miniature painting, active since the late 18th century.
Condition & Value
The box is in very good vintage condition with the original paper label, price tag, and OTK quality control stamp intact inside. There is minor edge wear to the lacquer on the lower corners of the box lid, but the painted surface remains bright, glossy, and free of major crazing or cracks.
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Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
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