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Lot 166:
Description
A collection of hand-painted wood Matryoshka nesting dolls in varying styles and sizes. The group comprises traditional female figures in diverse colourways including red, gold, blue, and yellow with floral and geometric motifs, alongside a stylized penguin figure. A notable subset features Russian political leaders; the largest depicts Vladimir Putin against a background of the Russian flag. A further doll depicts Boris Yeltsin, with a painted Cyrillic inscription at the base reading Б. ЕЛЬЦИН. Smaller figures in this sequence include Dmitry Medvedev and Joseph Stalin, the latter bearing a painted Cyrillic inscription at the base reading И. СТАЛИН. The dolls are constructed from turned wood with hand-applied painted and lacquered finishes, some featuring metallic gold-toned accents.
Height: 15 cm
Height: 4 cm.
Condition report:
The collection comprises several incomplete and mismatched sets. The large yellow and brown traditional doll on the far left exhibits significant surface wear, including staining and widespread loss to the original paint and varnish finish. The red and gold doll in the front centre shows minor scuffing and paint loss around the base. Other figures in the lot generally appear in good vintage condition with minor surface scratches and small areas of paint rubbing consistent with handling.
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