Exceptional piece of vintage Russian wearable art: an oval lacquer miniature brooch hand-signed and dated (1996) by the master artist A. Kholodov (А. Холодов).
While the Kholodov name stems from a respected lineage of traditional Palekh painters, this magnificent 1996 piece beautifully showcases a post-Soviet era crossover technique, utilizing the multi-layered oil painting methods famous to the Fedoskino school.
This is a museum-quality collector's piece that perfectly captures the artistic freedom of mid-1990s independent Russian miniatures. It will be packaged with extreme care to preserve its delicate finish.
Technical Details & Artistry:
- The "Pond" Depth Effect: This brooch features true Trekhsloynaya Zhivopis (Three-Layer Painting). The unique, mottled slate-gray, blue and carmine red background was achieved entirely through pure paint glazes separated by clear lacquer coats. This complex process creates a mesmerizing, water-like 3D depth that shifts beautifully when tilted under the light.
- The Subject: A masterfully shaded central rose embellished with smaller accent roses, trailing vines, and a highly detailed dragonfly resting on a vine tip.
- Genuine 22k Gold: The dragonfly’s delicate wings and the centers of the roses are hand-painted in genuine 22-karat gold leaf, providing a signature radiant glow.
- Authenticity: Clearly hand-signed and dated in fine Cyrillic script on the reverse: "Холодов А. 1996г."
Condition:Excellent, pristine vintage condition. The high-gloss lacquer finish is completely free of chips, fading, or micro-cracking. The colors remain vibrant, and the pin mechanism on the back functions perfectly.
Dimensions:
Dimensions:
- Height: 2 3/8" (approx. 6.0 cm)
- Width: 1 9/16" (approx. 4.0 cm)
Shipping & Professional Packaging:Lacquer miniatures are highly sensitive to sudden impacts and temperature shifts. This brooch will be securely wrapped in soft tissue paper to protect the glossy surface from micro-scratching, placed inside a rigid jewelry gift box, and shipped inside a heavily padded bubble-mailer or cardboard box. Tracked and insured shipping is provided to ensure safe delivery.