AGITLAK PAPIER-MACHE PALEKH MINIATURE BOX, S. SOLONIN, 1937
Miniature painting, done with tempera on varnished article made of papier-mache, depicting different scenes from progressing soviet life with portrait of Joseph Stalin and USSR emblem. Black exterior decorated with gold-colored patterns, red interior. 23 x 18.5 cm (9 x 7 1/4 in.), numbered 1906 and signed lower left S. Solonin s. Palekh 1937 g
Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000
Result: $28,800 (including premium)