This lot is for the lover of folk art. It includes:

Folk Art in the Soviet Union by Tatyana Razina, Natalia Cherkasova, and Alexander Kantsedikas: Popular arts and handicrafts in the U.S.S.R. reflect the tremendous diversity of that multinational, multi-ethnic empire. As shown by this magnificent, revelatory survey by Russian art historians, folk art plays a ubiquitous role in Soviet daily and spiritual life, whether in Ukrainian peasant costumes, a mandala-shaped filigree silver tray from Armenia or such age-old traditions as the making of pottery, lace, painted tiles, embroidery, carpets, toys and carvings. This is an art of many moods--the solemn monumentality of Turkmen jewelry, soulful portrait paintings of Cossack musicians, Tadzhik fabrics' rhythmical riot of colors. In expressive Lithuanian wood sculpture or tusk carvings made by Yakuts of the Far North, folk art reaches heights of artistic refinement and craftsmanship. With 1430 plates (half in color), this breathtaking album makes a vital contribution to our understanding of Soviet art and culture. The book was published in 1990 and is still one of the best books on this art to be found.

Vintage Russian Laquer Cup - Khohloma: This cup is about 2.5" across and stands 2" tall. This has the gold leaf and red cherry pattern.

Vintage Russian Khohloma Spoon:  This has the gold leaf and red cherry pattern.