Russian Matryoshka Nesting Dolls – 15-Piece St. Petersburg Set
Set of 15 hand-painted wooden nesting dolls featuring views of St. Petersburg, Russia.
The largest doll depicts the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. The smaller dolls feature architectural landmarks, bridges, canals, waterfront scenes, a park with a statue and other city views. The painted scenes are framed by gold-tone scrollwork on burgundy and dark backgrounds, finished with glossy lacquer.
The underside of the largest doll is marked “Made in Russia” in Cyrillic and has an artist inscription that appears to read “Sanaeva.” The artist’s full identity and production date are unknown.
An additional inscription is present within the largest painted scene. The original retail label remains attached to the underside and shows SKU 4299657 and a marked price of $1,575 USD.
Details:
- Set of 15 graduated wooden nesting dolls.
- Hand-painted St. Petersburg cityscapes.
- Gold-tone ornamental decoration.
- Glossy lacquer finish.
- Signed and marked Made in Russia.
- Largest doll measures approximately 12 inches tall.
Condition:
Very good overall condition with minor surface scratches and small areas of paint and lacquer wear, mainly around the underside and base rim of the largest doll. The painted scenes and gold-tone decoration are well preserved.
Includes all 15 dolls shown. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.
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