Russian Matryoshka Set of 10, 1993 · Carlson Fable Collection

Title: Russian Matryoshka Set of 10, 1993
Description: 1993 Russian matryoshka set of 10 dolls representing FS. $75 from josephcustomcues through eBay, Dec., '

This remarkable matryoshka, signed "Surko L"on the bottom of the largest doll, by the artist, is, according to the Ebay seller, an "authentic hand painted Russian Nesting Doll" originally purchased for $900. As the seller claims, the colors are indeed vivid. 11" tall. The diminishing dolls tell the story of FS, which is beloved as a folktale among Russians. All that is left after the the unfortunate tit-for-tat encounter is an empty soup bowl and an empty vase. Though the display below allows us to follow the story, viewers are reminded that each successive doll is about an inch shorter than the preceding doll. Click on any doll to see a full-screen image.
Source: $75 from josephcustomcues through eBay, Dec., '
Date: 1993
Subject: Carvings, Statues, & Figurines See all items with this value; Matryoshka Dolls See all items with this value; The Fox and the Stork See all items with this value