Antique Russian lacquer box, troika with young people 10x15x10 cm

Antique Russian lacquer box, troika with young people 8.5x14x9 cm.Russian lacquered box in paper maché, depicting a carriage with three horses launched at full speed by a coachman, and on which three girls are chatting amused. This vibrant everyday scene is painted in oil colors on the lacquer lid, with impressive definition and attention to detail. This antique box is a Vishnyakov, a famous 19th century lacquer maker.The fine art of Russian lacquer boxes derives from icon painting, and was particularly popular after the collapse of imperial Russia. Painters of sacred icons had to find other sources of income after the beginning of the Soviet era and these boxes became popular. Lacquers are characterized by the depiction of fairy tale scenes or taken from everyday life, which is why they are considered ancient expressions of the popular soul.The antique Russian box measures 8.5x14x9 cm and is accompanied by an appraisal drawn up by our expert and export documents.