Vintage Russian (Ukrainian) Fairytale Egg Ruslan And Ludmila 24-karat-gold

  
The original lacquer artwork for this fairy-tale egg was painted by hand at Palekh by Master Artist Gleb Lubimov. Continues a 600-year tradition of miniature painting, whereby artisans use delicate, sable-tipped brushes and apply 24-karat gold, which is burnished with a wolf's tooth to achieve a mirror-like polish.

Description: Rare ceramic colors on black lacquer background. Individual number kiln -fired into base of each egg to establish its unique place in the. Distinction: A landmark in Russian art history: the first porcelain fairy-tale egg re-creating.

Original Russian lacquer art; premier issue in the Russian Fairy Tale Egg Collection. Provenance: Based on art work by Master Lubimov and created solely for this limited edition. Russia's first collection of fairy-tale eggs authorized by USSR Agency for Artists Rights (VAAP).

And Masters of Palekh for firing outside the USSR. Marque of Issue: Masters of Palekh, USSR, to be fired in not more than 68 days. Market Watch: "Ruslan and Ludmilla" arrives at optimum time for committing your invest.

Ment dollar to Russian art. An antique diamond-encrusted Fabergé egg fetched a full. Arts and a clear indication of collector interest in Russian eggs.

Master Lubimov achieves extraordinary detail in the. Brilliant ceramic colors; 24-karat-gold accents. Value Appraisal: "Ruslan and Ludmilla" is a superb acquisition. Few art works of comparable. Quality and authentic Russian provenance are to be found on today's market.

Statement of appraisal ; The documents on the egg.