A rare iron and wood Teremok Chest, Veliky Ustyug, 1690-1710
Auction Closed
December 2, 04:59 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A rare iron and wood Teremok Chest, Veliky Ustyug, 1690-1710
of traditional form, with double-hinged lid, opening to reveal two compartments, both with painted interiors, with an iron key
44 by 39.5cm, 17 1/3 by 15 1/2in.
For more information, please see S.K. Zhegalova, Russkaja narodnaja zhivopis', Moscow, 1975 and A. Hilton, Russian Folk Art , Indiana University Press, 1995. fig. 8.4.