RELIGIOUS 15 ICONS / NESTING DOLLS/ ARTIST NOVIKOV/ SERGIEV POSAD RUSSIA

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RELIGIOUS 15 ICONS / NESTING DOLLS/ ARTIST NOVIKOV/ SERGIEV POSAD RUSSIA:
$450.00

RELIGIOUS RUSSIAN NESTING DOLLS WITH 15 ICON

byARTIST NOVIKOV A.D..SERGIEV POSAD, RUSSIA

ByzantineIconographic School \'\'Icons Nest Dolls\'\' from Sergiev
Posad,Russia

Matryoshkais the most famous Russian souvenir, it is considered to be aphenomenon in the world culture, soul of Russia. The art of theRussian matryoshka is the most comprehensive account of the history,production, varieties, and creators of these charming nesting dolls.In their short-100 year history, these nesting dolls have become morethan a popular souvenir or a folk craft; they are a medium for thetalented Russian artist-entrepreneurs - and a symbol of Russian folkculture.

Inthe iconographic studios of Sergiev Posad craftsmen started to paintnesting dolls among with icons. Many hereditary matreshka-paintersfrom Sergiev Posad were more or less connected with the localiconographic school.

Matryoshkadolls are popular souvenirs that travelers can pick up in Russia,Ukraine, Czech Republic, Poland, and elsewhere in Eastern and EastCentral Europe.

Matryoshkadolls are also known as Russian nesting dolls.

Artist:Novikov A.D.

Materials:Wood, Acrylic, Gold Leaf, and Lacquer.

Dateof creation: 2001

Signedon the base (double base and sign inside)

Height:13 3/4\'\' or 34,5 cm

Numberof Pieces:15

ThisRussian Nesting Dolls is so beautiful and interesting that youwill wonder why you didn\'t start your collection earlier.Over thelast century Matryoshka nesting dolls have become one of the mostenduring and collectible symbols of the Russian culture.

Thisset is in good vintage condition with no defects noted.

Iexamined this rare piece very carefully and there are no cracks,chips and scratches.

Patterns,colors and shapes may vary slightly due to the fact that allauthentic nesting dolls are handmade.

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