Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 9th January 2019

Lot 331

Two late 19th century Russian black lacquer papier-mache boxes by Vishniakov

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £280

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Description

Two late 19th century Russian black lacquer papier-mache boxes by Vishniakov, either for tea or tobacco, of cylindrical form, the lids painted with a troika scene and figures taking tea outside, with foil lined interiors, both with faint medallion marks, 10.5cm high (max). (2)