Russian Lacquer Miniatures: A Mythic Art

Author: Cherry Gilchrist
Russian Life: Nov/Dec 2001
Department: Features
Page: 24   ( 8) pages

Summary: Russian lacquered miniatures came to fruition in the Soviet era--skilled icon painters' adaptation of a centuries-old art to new, secular reality. Collector and expert Cherry Gilchrist offers a fascinating look at the history of this art form, plus offers useful tips on how to buy top-quality miniatures.

This article appeared in the Nov/Dec 2001 issue of Russian Life. The text of this article is not available online.

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