SKU: 320303167723

	Russian Hand-painted Sterling Pendant, Black Horse This item is a new, hand-painted pendant by world famous artist Natalia Leonova. This gorgeous horse portrait is painted on a mother-of-pearl oval and set in a sterling silver setting. The horse's expression is lifelike. Ms. Leonova's use of translucent and oil paints make this pendant a wonderful collector's item. Her skill in miniature is unparalled. The depth of painting is simply amazing. The colors make it compatible with many colors. Ms. Leonova's original artwork is executed in oil paints in multi-layer techniques, with a layer of lacquer between each layer of painting. Once completed, the mother-of-pearl is lacquered several times and polished. The pendant measures 2 3/8 inches tall and 1 5/8 inches wide. The bail measures 1/4 inch tall. This pendant is a breathtaking work of art! Image copyrighted by Ms. Leonova and Hansa Traders. Thank you! (Shipping costs include insurance.) About the artist: Ms. Leonova's work is a must for any serious collector of top quality Russian lacquer miniature. She is the top artist of horses in Russia, and one of the best in the world. Her work absolutely astounds. Many of her lacquer boxes are in the collection of the Fedoskino Factory Museum in Fedoskino, Russia, and the Arts and Crafts Museum in Moscow. Ms. Leonova is a graduate of the Fedoskino School of Miniature Art and has been the art director at the Fedoskino Factory. She took me on a tour of the factory this winter, where she introduced me to several artists and artisans; it was a memorable and fascinating day. (When we entered the room where artists were working, one happened to be painting a copy of Natalia’s famous work, ‘Snowstorm.’ As we watched them work, Natalia gave the artists creative ideas to enhance the boxes which they were painting.) Ms. Leonova has created boxes for many heads of state. These have included state gifts such as her masterpiece “Troikas,” which was presented to President Reagan by Mikhael Gorbachev on his first U.S. visit. When President and Mrs. Reagan visited Moscow, they were given a decorative lacquer chest created by Natalia. Her boxes, panels and chests have been presented as diplomatic gifts from Soviet and Russian government delegations to the heads of state of Canada, Japan, France, Italy, Sweden, Cuba, the UK, Germany and several others. In 1999, Natalia personally presented her "Winter Troika" chest to Cannes Mayor Maurice Delauney during the Festival of Russian Culture. Her work is in the private art collections of top-rate collectors in Russia and abroad. About the seller: I have lived in St. Petersburg, Russia, for 15 years, where I work in leadership development of college students. Since 2002, I have been developing my business, Hansa Traders, through which I sell quality Russian handpainted and handcrafted items. I am enthralled with the Russians' ability to create gorgeous works of art in miniature. For more information, buyers can view my About Me page: http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=hansatraders Customer satisfaction is guaranteed, and shipment will be prompt!