Nicolai Medvedev Russian American Master Artist Multi Gem Octagonal Intarsia Box - $5,000 - (St. Louis, MO)
This is a nice Nicolai Medvedev Russian American master artist multi gem octagonal intarsia box. In pretty nice shape as the pics show with minimal signs of wear and it comes exactly as shown. It measures 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 1 3/4" Nicolai is a master of intarsia, a labor-intensive form of lapidary art that flourished in western Europe during the 18th century. An interest in Middle Asian jewelry, with its inlays and gemstone overlays, and the Faberge-style craftsmanship he discovered at the Hermitage in St. Petersburg led Medvedev to intarsia. Since immigrating to the United States in 1980, he has focused entirely on intarsia, developing his own approach and techniques, and is now widely considered to be one of the world’s premier intarsia artists. Medvedev began reviving this intricate method of mosaic over two decades ago using modern technology and the finest gem materials. Whether creating delicate pendants or magnificent boxes lined with exotic woods, Medvedev demonstrates an unrivaled degree of accuracy and precision in his work which, coupled with a remarkable eye Medvedev began his formal art training at the age of twelve and continued for fourteen years, including several years of impressionist painting at the prestigious Art Institute of Moscow. Medvedev was born and raised in Ashkhabad, Turkmenia, a Russian city near Iran known for centuries as a source of beautiful jewelry and colorfully patterned carpets. He considers these handicrafts to be the greatest influence on his designs though the culture, architecture, arts, and daily life of the many regions he has visited provide inspiration as well.for color and design, produces breathtaking results. Keep in mind the shipping price also covers handling fees, packaging materials & time, not just postage.Shipping Calculator is often wrong please contact me for an accurate international shipping price.See our eBay store for our other items.
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