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Item Description
Product Description
Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic 5-piece Russian Nesting Doll (Matryoshka) set featuring a classical music composer theme. Hand-painted in St. Petersburg, Russia, this vintage set is explicitly dated 1996 and features the artist's initials (Г.Н.А.) hand-written on the underside of the largest doll.
Each nesting doll is intricately detailed using a traditional combination of wood-burning (pyrography) for clean, crisp outlines and colorful hand-painted washes. The set depicts five legendary classical composers, descending in size from largest to smallest: (approx 5-1/2"-6" down to 1") Included are:
• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Largest)
• Modest Mussorgsky
• Sergei Rachmaninoff
• Mikhail Glinka
• Dmitri Shostakovich (Smallest)
This is an excellent addition for collectors of vintage post-Soviet era Matryoshka dolls, classical music enthusiasts, or as a unique display piece.
Item Specifications:
• Origin: St. Petersburg, Russia
• Year of Production: 1996 (Marked "1996г.")
• Artist: Signed with Cyrillic initials "Г.Н.А."
• Set Count: 5 dolls total (complete nesting set)
• Material: Linden wood, paint, light protective finish
• Technique: Hand-painted with wood-burned details
Condition Note:
This set is in excellent vintage condition. The paint and wood-burned detailing remain bright, crisp, and clear with no major fading. The faces are highly expressive and beautifully preserved. All pieces fit together properly and separate smoothly. There is some light age/storage/& display wear. Please review the included photos carefully to confirm the exact aesthetic condition and bottom markings
