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Vintage 1992 Artist-Signed Russian Nesting Doll Set - 5-Piece Complete Matryoshka - Sergiev Posad Style
Available for purchase is a beautiful, historically significant 5-piece vintage Russian Matryoshka nesting doll set. Handcrafted in the immediate post-Soviet era, this authentic piece carries exceptional artist provenance.
Artist Provenance & Sizing:- Hand-Signed & Dated: The underside base of the main doll is hand-inscribed by the original folk artist, clearly dated 1992 (\"1992 г.\") and marked \"авт.\" (avtor - indicating an original author\'s design).- Style Region: Crafted in the legendary Sergiev Posad ( Zagorsk) style, recognized by the doll\'s signature expressive large eyes, heavy lashes, and a red headscarf framed by an intricate gold-painted halo.- Design Details: Features a stunning deep forest green lacquer base decorated with hand-painted pink rose clusters and extensive, delicate gold lace filigree scrollwork spanning the lower apron.
The Set Includes:- 5 Hand-Carved & Hand-Painted Wooden Dolls nesting sequentially into one another.
Dimensions:- Largest outer doll stands approximately 5.25 inches tall (exact sizing shown against the tape measure in listing photos).
Condition Report:This artist-signed collection is in exceptional vintage condition:- Wood Structure: All 5 wood pieces open and close smoothly with a proper, secure friction fit. The turned wood bodies are completely free of structural splits, cracks, or warping.- Paint & Lacquer: The glossy clear varnish remains bright and highly protective. The colors are vibrant with zero noticeable fading, scratches, or paint loss to the faces or main floral details.- Base Markings: The original handwritten silver ink signature and 1992 date on the stained green base are perfectly crisp and fully legible.
Shipping & Handling:We specialize in shipping delicate vintage folk art. Each inner nesting doll will be wrapped in soft tissue before assembly, and the primary doll will be encased in multiple layers of heavy bubble wrap. Shipped inside a sturdy box with thick padding to protect the artist\'s signature base perfectly. Combined shipping is available if you purchase multiple items from our store!
