***Vintage Mstera Igolnikov Signed Russian Lacquer Box Hunter Landscape USSR Tag***
Condition: Pre-Owned / Vintage
Beautiful vintage Russian Mstera lacquer miniature box, hand painted and artist signed.
The lid features a finely detailed landscape scene depicting a hunter with his dog beside a lake or river, surrounded by colorful trees, rolling countryside, and traditional Russian architecture in the distance. The miniature is framed by an intricate hand-painted gold floral border.
The Russian inscription above the painting reads:
“Пейзаж с охотником” — “Landscape with a Hunter.”
The lower left is marked:
“Мстера” — Mstera
The lower right appears signed:
“Игольников” — Igolnikov
An original vintage factory/tag booklet is also included. It bears markings associated with the Mstera artistic products factory, adding wonderful provenance and collector interest.
Details:
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with beautiful hand-painted detail and rich colors. The lacquer retains a glossy finish. Some light surface scratches, minor edge wear, and age-related wear are visible, consistent with vintage use and storage.
The red lacquer interior shows some age-related wear and surface marks.
Please carefully enlarge and review all photographs for the most accurate representation of condition. Photos are considered part of the description.
A wonderful collectible example of traditional Mstera Russian lacquer miniature painting, especially desirable with its signed artwork, titled scene, and original factory/tag booklet.
Suggested eBay Item Specifics
Type: Lacquer Box
School/Region: Mstera
Artist: Igolnikov
Title: Landscape with a Hunter
Country/Region: USSR / Russia
Style: Russian Lacquer Miniature / Folk Art
Subject: Hunter, Hunting Dog, Landscape
Features: Hand Painted, Signed, Hinged
Material: Papier-Mâché, Lacquer
Color: Multicolor
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Red
Vintage: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Handmade: Yes