Fedoskino lacquer box

Object: Fedoskino lacquer box
Subject: “Dmitry Donskoy on the Kulikovo Field”, after the 1805 painting by Orest Kiprensky
Technique: Oil lacquer miniature
Origin: Russia
Collection: Private collection

Regeneration of the lacquer coating, taking into account the technique of miniature painting. The transparency of the lacquer film, the surface gloss and the depth of colour were restored.

1Blistering of the lacquer coating. General view.

2After treatment of the blistering. The lacquer film laid back in place.

3After varnishing. Transparency of the coating and depth of colour restored.

4After varnishing. Angled view: surface gloss.