"Palekh Plates 1988 'Russian Fairy Tales'"

Antique Palekh plates from 1988 titled "Russian Fairy Tales" (approximately 30 years old), yet in a condition that is as good as new, are collectible vintage plates produced by the famous Palekh art masters as part of the "Russian Fairy Tales" series. These plates represent officially released limited editions in the USSR during the 1980s and 1990s, featuring genuine and original author-crafted porcelain decorative plates painted by Palekh artists. They offer new opportunities for exploring the treasures of Russian folklore and literature.

Executed in the ancient style of miniature painting on black lacquered items, these plates preserve all shades of color achieved through the application of up to 20 layers of pigment, along with the use of pure gold (18 karats) on solid artistic porcelain (diameter 197 mm), followed by firing in a kiln. The production run ceased after 195 days of operation of the kiln, making each plate unique and limited. The themes depicted on the plates were registered in the international Bradex registry, which tracks cultural values and art pieces, and each plate received a unique number in the registry of released items by the manufacturing plant itself.

This collection introduces you and your loved ones to the vibrant world of Russian painting and literature. The artistic plates made of Vinogradov porcelain allow us to enjoy the mysterious magical tales that have fervent admirers all over the world and to pass down to future generations a nearly lost form of art from the depths of time.

In the 18th century, the talented scientist Dmitry Vinogradov succeeded where many before him had failed. It took the Western world four centuries to decipher the carefully guarded secrets of the beauty of the thin, transparent, yet solid porcelain from the East, Asia. However, Vinogradov's main contribution to the history of porcelain lies in the development of the principles and methods of decorative painting on porcelain tableware. Throughout his career, Vinogradov elevated the craft of porcelain makers to the level of genuine art. He developed a variety of... (the text is cut off)....the new patterns and improved thermosensitive paints and glazes, which gain brightness at high temperatures during porcelain firing. Today, many of his original creations adorn the collections of the famous Hermitage Museum, which houses the most outstanding works of Russian art.

The vibrant spirit of Vinogradov's innovative creativity inspired the creators of the series of collectible plates "Russian Tales" in Palekh in the 1980s. The porcelain plates reflect, in every aspect, the artistic principles of Vinogradov's work, manifested in the exceptional richness of the color palette, brightness and perfection of the glaze, impeccable form of the products, and unmatched ring of the porcelain. Each plate bears the celebrated Vinogradov mark, renowned for centuries, which attests to the highest level of craftsmanship and guarantees first-class quality of the items.

Located 450 kilometers from Moscow is the small village of Palekh. The village is famous for its vibrant strand of centuries-old tradition in bright applied arts. The masters of Palekh are descendants of ancient Russian icon painters, renowned for their religious paintings that embodied perfection and inexhaustible spiritual strength. Today, Palekh artists, following the rich creative traditions of their ancestors, work in a different, and often even more challenging genre—miniature painting on black lacquer. They draw inspiration not from traditional religious themes, but from the inexhaustible treasure of Russian literature and folklore, creating miniature masterpieces that match the colorfulness and brightness of the mythical Firebird. Only a few of the artists who trained in Palekh are honored with the high title of Palekh Master. With their flowing designs, clear compositions, and poetic expressiveness, Palekh artists have established Russian lacquer’s reputation as one of the most esteemed genres of visual art in the world.

RUSSIAN TALES (serial number in the series - title of the story): 1. Lyudmila and Ruslan 2. The Dead Princess and...Here is the translation of the provided text into English:

1. The Seven Champions
2. The Tale of the Golden Rooster
3. Lukomorye
4. The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish
5. The Tale of Tsar Saltan
6. The Tale of the Priest and His Employee Balda
7. The Stone Flower
8. Sadko
9. Twelve Months
10. The Silver Hoof
11. Morozko The price for 1 plate!