Lacquer Miniatures Fedoskino (Masterpieces of Russian Folk Art

Moscow: Interbook International, 1995. First. Hardcover. Crimson boards with blind stamp title. Glossy crimson dj with color illustration and gold spine lettering. 141 pp. with color images throughout. NF but with former owner's name on ffep (former curator of Russian art) / NF. Item #146123

Stunning lacquer ware miniatures from the village of Fedoskino, north of Moscow. Fedoskino is the oldest location for this type of decorative folk art in all of Russia. The catalogue includes an introductory essay, the color illustrations of 224 items, a section on makers' marks of the 19th-20th centuries (with color photos of each), the list of illustrations (with descriptions), and a list of abbreviations used. Text in English. A beautiful book about a beautiful style of folk art.

Price: $35.00