Christmas NEW ARRIVALS

Elfin Grandfather Frost

Elfin Grandfather Frost (Эльфийский Дед Мороз). A small and delicate elfin Grandfather Frost with a mischievous charm. Detailed painted carving from Sergiev Posad circa 2012. Several markings on the bottom. 6½" in height. 1 only.

Grandfather Frost with Painted "Christmas Morning" Scene

Grandfather Frost with Painted Christmas Morning Scene (Дед Мороз с расписанной сцены рождественского утра). An elegant combination of detailed carving and painting. A young girl unwraps her present revealing a doll. Several more gifts are at her feet...

Grandfather Frost Family [Vintage]

Grandfather Frost Family. A mid-1990s set that, at the time, was marketed as Kalinin's "author's matryoshka" (author's dolls were those that deviated from the standard, so-called "village dolls".  "Artist", or "author"s", nesting dolls were in the...

Grandfather Frost Matryoshka [Sergiev Posad]

Grandfather Frost with Friends.  Grandfather Frost, carrying a sack full of Christmas gifts, is joined by the Snowmaiden and a jolly decorated Snowman. Rounding out the doll is a small green tree flecked with snow. A nice set from about 7 years ago...

Snow Maiden Mini Matryoshka

Snow Maiden Miniature. A nicely painted small set of four that includes the Snow Maiden wrapped in a fur coat, her friend carrying a fir branch,  cute snowman and a tiny decorated tree. Sergiev Posad, circa 1991. USSR paper label on the first doll...

Orthodox Priest with Censer Carved Ornament

Orthodox Priest (Православный Священник). A nicely carved and painted Orthodox priest or bishop wearing a monk's black robe with a burgundy epitrachelion and white kamilavka, both of which have a cross. Additionally, he holds a gold cross in his left...

Medieval Boyarin [Green]

Medieval Boyarin (Средневековый Боярин). A fine fellow dressed in an over coat with fancy gold buttons. His tall hat, often trimmed with fur, indicates his social status. He holds a rolled-up "gramota" (an official document similar to a...

Medieval Boyarin [Blue]

Medieval Boyarin (Средневековый Боярин). A fine fellow dressed in a blue over coat with fancy gold buttons. His tall hat, often trimmed with fur, indicates his social status. He holds a long staff in his left hand. Carved and hand painted with...

Orthodox Priest Carved Ornament

Orthodox Priest (Православный Священник). A nicely carved and painted Orthodox priest or bishop wearing a monk's black robe with a black kamilavka. Around his neck is a large gold cross and chain. He holds a staff in his left hand. Hand painted with a...

Medieval Bogatyr

Medieval Bogatyr (Средневековый богатырь). This fellow stands at attention with his sword raised. He wears a chain mail tunic and holds an elaborate hexagonal sword painted with a bright sun on a red background, capped by a silver helmet. A lot of detail...

Village Woman in Orange Coat

Village Woman (Деревенская женщина). Russian villager in an orange winter coat with black trim and a red shawl with black fringe. Hand made and painted wooden ornament. 5" in height. Made in Russia about 25 years ago. In near fine condition. 1 only...

Village Woman in Red Coat

Village Woman (Деревенская женщина). Russian villager in a red winter coat with white trim and a white shawl with black fringe. Hand made and painted wooden ornament. 5" in height. Made in Russia about 25 years ago. In near fine condition. 1 only. Note:...

Angel with Candle Carving [Tall]

Angel with Candle (Ангел со свечой). A finely carved and fully painted angel holds a lighted candle. Angels are symbols of innocence, purity, devotion, hope, faith, and love. The candle she holds is a symbol of the light of life. Candles are lit in...

"Golden Snowflake" Pendant

Golden Snowflake. This exquisite pendant, created by hand, was designed to evoke the charm and beauty of a single snowflake. It features seed-pearl adornments that characterizes Kazakovo handwork. Pure silver is overlaid on copper and covered with 24Kt...

Santa Matryoshka [3-D Beard]

Christmas Matryoshka. A traditional Santa with a gentle face peeks out from the 3-D molded white beards on the first three pieces. The fourth is a a cute snowman and fifth is a snow covered tree.  Hand made in Russia. 5 nest,  4" down to...