Russian lacquerware, (8) pieces, c. 1989-1990, including boxes and caskets, each with detailed hand-painted scenes top and sides, signed and dated on lower edge of tops, two with orig. price labels underneath, one marked "Made in Russia", the smallest with hinged lid, one outer box with Palekh label, 2"h x 3"l x 2"w (largest), 1.5"h x 1.25"squ (smallest), includes (4) original boxes; with, one plate marked "Made in USSR" and maker's mark, 7.75"dia

Provenance: The Collection of Edith & Edward "Ted" Nathanson, NY

Good/Fair, most with little wear, some rubbing to feet or bottom, the tallest example, depicting three women, with lacquer bubbling on the top and a chipped corner; the smallest with scattered losses and overall cracking to lacquer, the plate with wear around rim **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.