Russian Matryoshka.
All dolls are in excellent condition (unless noted in descriptions).
Most, unless noted otherwise, come from Moscow.

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Kolobok.
Story of the old couple and the little round bun
who desires not to be eaten.
Colorful early art doll by the artist.
Signed: "M. S. Isayeeva, Sergiev-Posad, 1992.
9 1/2" to 1/2", 9 nest.
$595.
[#AD-SP27]. 1 only.
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THe Magic City Novgorod.
Scenes of old Russia
including churches and kremlins.
Beautifully painted in vibrant colors.
Signed: "Yu. S. Sarayeva, Rostov-on-the-Don". 1992.
9 1/2" to 1/2", 9 nest.
$395.
[#AD-SP28]. 1 only.
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Churches.
Intricate renderings of Russian churches.
Detailed woodburnt designs down to the very last tiny doll.
Signed: "R. Penzov, Sergiev-Posad, 1992.
10" to 1/2", 10 nest.
$495.
[#AD-SP32]. 1 only.
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Mstera Troikas.
Beautifully painted in classic Mstera colors.
Signed: "M. V. R., Zagorsk". 1989.
Exceptionally smooth and polished lacquer.
9 1/4" to 1 1/2", 7 nest.
$495.
[#AD-SP38]. 1 only.
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Fairy Tales.
Three-headed dragons, heroic Bogatyrs (knights)
jesters and maidens form themes on this original doll.
Beautiful colors and a shiny lacquer finish.
Signed: "E. Zelenskaya, Russia, 1993.
8 1/4" to 1 1/4", 7 nest.
$250.
[#AD-SP45]. 1 only.
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Russkaya Yarmarka (Russian Fair).
Populated by merchants selling tea from samovars,
fruit vendors, a priest with a gpose and Easter eggs,
a trained bear and more!
Bright colors and a shiny lacquer finish.
Signed: "A. Turbin. " Sergiev-Posad, 1993.
8 1/4" to 2 1/4", 7 nest.
$175.
[#AD-SP57]. 1 only.
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Children's Stories.
A fascinating doll with The Tale of the Turnip, Kroshechka-Havroshechka
followed by three pastoral landscapes. Brightly painted
with bold colors. Floral motifs on the backs.
Every inch is painted.
By E. Begaeva (signed).
Made in Russia, Rostov on the Don, 1994.
7" to 2", 5 nest. $250. 1 only.
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Gzhel Maidens.
Blue on white throughout, in the style of the
folk art of Gzhel pottery painting,
itself influenced by Dutch Delft.
Signed by the artist: Xenia Denisova, 1991.
5 3/4", 5 nest. $125. 1 only.

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Charlie Chaplin.
Before the break-up of Communism, Soviet leaders permitted Charlie Chaplin movies to be widely shown throught the USSR. Chaplin's humor was mostly physical and he satirized Hitler and Fascism. Chaplin became an instant and beloved celebrity in Russia. This doll is an artist's original by Oleg Savchuk of Moscow, painted in 1992.
8", 7 nest.
$150. 1 only.
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Russian Bath House Maidens.
Painted in 1991 with the then-emerging liberty of perestroika.
(Black bars not present on doll).
Signed by the artist: Tatiana Kolcheva, Moscow, 1991.
6 1/2", 5 nest.
$150.

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Shawl Maidens.
By N. Vershinina (Moscow), 1992.
5 nest, 7".
#FM/ND31. $125.
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Cossacks.
Unusual painted and molded nesting doll. Eyebrows, hair, earring, pipe, sunflower and ladybug all 3-D clay molded on first doll. Hair and cross on each subsequent doll also molded. Signed and dated 1992 by the artist: Popov, Moscow. Lacquer finish.
7", 5 nest. $150. 1 only.
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