RUSSIAN SEWING BOX KHOLMOGORY, 19TH CENTURY bone, carving, velvet 13.6 x 21.8 x 14.6 cm Kholmogorsk carved bone is a folk art formed and practised in the villages of the Kholmogorsk district in the Arkhangelsk region. The earliest known examples of products made in this way date back to the 17th century, but the carving techniques that distinguish this type of craft from others of a similar nature were not developed until the 18th century. These include pierced decoration and images in relief. At the buyer's request, we would be happy to provide a general condition report on the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or consult a specialist of their choice for a full assessment of the condition of the lot. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.