Antique Art and Weaponry Sale, May 30, 2020
Lot 267:
Group of Russian Kokhloma wooden Kovshs. Six pieces. So-called “duck kovschs”. Circa 1900’s. Bearing early USSR export marks. Khokhloma, Hohloma or Khokhloma painting (хохлÐ& frac34;ма or хохлÐ&f rac34;мÑка&N tilde; роÑпÐ&c edil;ÑÑŒ in Russian, or Khokhlomskaya rospis’, Russian pronunciation: [xÉ™xlÉ&E uml;ˆma]) is the name of a Russian wood painting handicraft style and national ornament, known for its curved and vivid mostly flower, berry and leafpatterns. Often the Slavic mythical figure of Russian fairytales Firebird is also a part of Khokhloma painting. When painted on wood, in most cases red, black, green, yellow and orange are used over a gold background. The effect it has when applied to wooden tableware or furniture, making it look heavier and metal-like. The Khokhloma painting symbolizes the high importance of forests and nature in Russian culture and its history. Russia comprises the world’s largest forest area.
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