Russian Nesting Dolls

Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW

Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW
Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW
Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW
Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW
Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW
Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW
Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW
Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW
Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW
Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW
Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW
Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW

Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW    Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW

The size of the first nested doll - 16.5. Size Matryoshka last 0.2-0.4 cm. Nesting dolls are made by hand and are very susceptible to change in temperature causing them to expand in the heat.

This can crack some of the smaller ones. #16 in this Doll (pictured) has several cracks.

It has been partially repaired and could be worked on further. The figure is painted with tempera and the production of an entire Doll can take up to three weeks. Refers to a set of wooden. Of decreasing size placed one inside another.

The name "matryoshka" , literally "little matron", is a. Form of Russian female first name "Matryona" or "Matriosha". The first Russian nested doll set was made in 1890 by Vasily Zvyozdochkin. From a design by Sergey Malyutin.

Who was a folk crafts painter at Abramtsevo. Traditionally the outer layer is a woman, dressed in a sarafan. A long and shapeless traditional Russian peasant jumper dress.

The figures inside may be of either gender; the smallest, innermost doll is typically a baby turned from a single piece of wood. Much of the artistry is in the painting of each doll, which can be very elaborate.

The dolls often follow a theme; the themes may vary, from fairy tale. The matryoshka dolls are often referred to as "babushka dolls", "babushka" meaning "grandmother" or "elderly woman". The Doll is packed in two double insulated boxes to lessen impact from transit. The item "Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW" is in sale since Thursday, June 09, 2016.

This item is in the category "Dolls & Bears\Dolls\By Type\Nesting". The seller is "legolloyd" and is located in Westlake Village, California.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Doll Size: 16.5"
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
  • Number of Pieces: 30


Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW    Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 30 Pcs 16.5 1997 Signed by Artist NEW