The poppies and bright floral design light up this lacquered paper mache plate or tray. It is signed by the Artist and written in gold paint; "Made in USSR". The floral designs of Zhostovo trays show the beauty of nature with a cheerful flair. There are 2 hardly noticeable paint bubbles on one poppy, overall excellent vintage Russian Folk Art. ...click for details
A deep rich blue hand-painted tray is bordered with a red, yellow, green and white floral design. In the center is the most charming painting of a young woman holding a bouquet of flowers in each hand. There is a very minor rub in one of the center red and white hearts( shown in the photo). The style is a combination of Eastern European and Bohemian Folk Art.
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This extraordinary work of art is not only "lacquer artwork but also has the look of enamelware. All the details are outlined in gold and the scene depicts five women frolicking by a stream. The title is ÊÀ×ÅËÈ (Translation “Swing”). Although the piece has some surface scuff and the backing is worn the glow of the women dressed in red, gold and yellow radiates from the high gloss black background. ...click for details
