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Lot 265:
A Collection of Seven Kirov Green Scarf Russian Matryoshka Nesting Dolls and Figurines
Description
A collection of seven hand-painted wooden items in the Kirov Green Scarf style, consistent with Russian folk art Matryoshka. The collection includes five traditional nesting dolls and two smaller figurines, one of which is a tiny unpainted yellow piece. The dolls are hand-painted depicting women wearing traditional babushka scarves, utilizing a palette predominantly featuring green, red, and pink floral patterns. The two largest figures exhibit gold accents applied to their head coverings. The largest doll has a white rectangular sticker affixed near the waist displaying the handwritten numbers 6182. The items are constructed of turned and painted wood with a glossy finish.
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