Themed collection - Matryoshka
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Set of 10 hand-painted wooden Russian Matryoshka dolls from Russia, produced between the 1950s and 1980s with the largest about 20 cm and the smallest about 1.5 cm, in good to very good condition.
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Important and scenographic collection composed of 10 different series of traditional wooden Russian Matryoshkas, handmade between the 1950s and around the 1980s, coming from the former Soviet Union.
The lot includes models very different from each other in style, size, decorative technique, and the number of inner dolls. There are sets of 7 elements, 5 elements, and 3 elements, with different interpretations of the Russian folk tradition.
All Matryoshkas are painted by hand one by one. The faces, floral decorations and ornamental details show slight manual differences that testify to the original artisanal production.
The collection includes:
- traditional Russian floral models
- multicolored lacquered decorations
- Matryoshkas with natural wood finish
- a series with gold leaf and metallic blue details
- subjects with architecture and Orthodox churches
- different shapes and proportions typical of vintage Soviet production
Some sets bear signatures, inscriptions or handwritten notes on the bottom, partly in Cyrillic characters, in addition to stamps “Made in USSR,” elements that reinforce authenticity and collectible interest of the lot.
Dimensions:
Largest Matryoshka: about 20 cm
Smallest Matryoshka: about 1.5 cm
Conditions: Generally good to very good considering age, use and the artisanal nature of the objects. Possible small signs of time, slight wear or imperfections consistent with vintage hand-painted artifacts.
For descriptive accuracy, note that one Matryoshka belonging to a 3-piece set has a thin crack visible on the back/bottom of the body, as shown in the photographs. Aesthetic defect that does not compromise the stability or decorative value of the lot.
A very decorative collection rich in personality, ideal for collectors of Russian folk art, enthusiasts of vintage Soviet objects, or for interiors with strong visual impact.
I am always seeking objects with a story to tell and that can still convey emotions to those who observe and safeguard them over time.
Seller's Story
My name is Roberto and I live in Milan. On Catawiki my account is called future-dream-MI.
This name captures the way I view the objects I choose and propose. I believe that objects that have reached us from the past are not merely things to possess, but presences capable of continuing a journey. Every object carries a story, a trace of life, a fragment of memory. Even the most everyday object can guard a silent soul, made of hands that used it, houses that welcomed it, moments it has traversed.
I love seeking out particular, not-ordinary objects, often far from the idea of the perfect, impersonal piece. I am drawn to objects that can convey something, that evoke emotions, curiosity, memories and imagination. Simple objects, but able to speak.
I am convinced that every object preserves the energy of its previous owners and can transmit it to whoever will choose it in the future. For this reason my search never stops: I seek pieces that have an authentic presence, a perceivable story, a unique character.
future-dream-MI wants to express exactly this: objects of today, arrived from the past, can still shape the future dreams of someone else.
And it is also a tribute to Milan, the city where I live and from which this ongoing quest begins.
Translated by Google TranslateImportant and scenographic collection composed of 10 different series of traditional wooden Russian Matryoshkas, handmade between the 1950s and around the 1980s, coming from the former Soviet Union.
The lot includes models very different from each other in style, size, decorative technique, and the number of inner dolls. There are sets of 7 elements, 5 elements, and 3 elements, with different interpretations of the Russian folk tradition.
All Matryoshkas are painted by hand one by one. The faces, floral decorations and ornamental details show slight manual differences that testify to the original artisanal production.
The collection includes:
- traditional Russian floral models
- multicolored lacquered decorations
- Matryoshkas with natural wood finish
- a series with gold leaf and metallic blue details
- subjects with architecture and Orthodox churches
- different shapes and proportions typical of vintage Soviet production
Some sets bear signatures, inscriptions or handwritten notes on the bottom, partly in Cyrillic characters, in addition to stamps “Made in USSR,” elements that reinforce authenticity and collectible interest of the lot.
Dimensions:
Largest Matryoshka: about 20 cm
Smallest Matryoshka: about 1.5 cm
Conditions: Generally good to very good considering age, use and the artisanal nature of the objects. Possible small signs of time, slight wear or imperfections consistent with vintage hand-painted artifacts.
For descriptive accuracy, note that one Matryoshka belonging to a 3-piece set has a thin crack visible on the back/bottom of the body, as shown in the photographs. Aesthetic defect that does not compromise the stability or decorative value of the lot.
A very decorative collection rich in personality, ideal for collectors of Russian folk art, enthusiasts of vintage Soviet objects, or for interiors with strong visual impact.
I am always seeking objects with a story to tell and that can still convey emotions to those who observe and safeguard them over time.
Seller's Story
My name is Roberto and I live in Milan. On Catawiki my account is called future-dream-MI.
This name captures the way I view the objects I choose and propose. I believe that objects that have reached us from the past are not merely things to possess, but presences capable of continuing a journey. Every object carries a story, a trace of life, a fragment of memory. Even the most everyday object can guard a silent soul, made of hands that used it, houses that welcomed it, moments it has traversed.
I love seeking out particular, not-ordinary objects, often far from the idea of the perfect, impersonal piece. I am drawn to objects that can convey something, that evoke emotions, curiosity, memories and imagination. Simple objects, but able to speak.
I am convinced that every object preserves the energy of its previous owners and can transmit it to whoever will choose it in the future. For this reason my search never stops: I seek pieces that have an authentic presence, a perceivable story, a unique character.
future-dream-MI wants to express exactly this: objects of today, arrived from the past, can still shape the future dreams of someone else.
And it is also a tribute to Milan, the city where I live and from which this ongoing quest begins.
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Number of objects
10
Type
Matryoshka
Period
Mid 20th century
Country of origin
Russia
Condition
Very good
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