Sergiev Posad (Zagorsk) Matryoshka Dolls

Silver Church Maidens [Vintage]

Silver Church Maidens. This is a larger version of the classic, then current, style of pyrography, painting and potal (gold or silver foil that imitates gilding or silvering). The churches in the center of each piece are abstract images of the monastery...

Zagorsk Nesting Doll [Vintage 3pcs]

Zagorsk Matryoshka [1980s]. This cute matryoshka doll probably was made in the mid-1980s. The colors are still vibrant and the condition is very good, with some small scuffs/chips at the top of 2nd doll, paint loss on the flower on 1st, and usual wear at...

Zagorsk Nesting Doll (Vintage 4pc)

Zagorsk Matryoshka (Загорская Матрешка). Vintage 4-nest from early 1970s. Strong primary colors common in dolls from this period. In good condition with usual flaking and chipping that plagues Zagorks dolls. No retouching has been done. Purple backstamp...

Sergiev Posad "Flower" Miniature [Vintage]

Sergiev Posad Miniature "Flowers" Matryoshka. Elegant vintage doll with lots of detail in a small space. Wood burnt outlines, blue-turquoise and gold potal details (gold foil that imitates gilding) and paints. The top of the first doll is enhanced with...

"Potal" Matryoshka

Potal (Поталь) Matryoshka. A classic Sergiev Posad matryoshka with friendly faces and delicate features. Embellished with "potal" ("поталь"), which is a form of gold foil decoration that imitates gilding. Additionally, each doll is enhanced with wood...

Red Army Nesting Matryoshka Dolls

Red Army Boy (Красная армия). An early entry into the collecting field of unusual nesting dolls from Sergiev Posad. Colorful and accurately depicted kids in the Red Army with sword, hobby horse, gun and flag. Dated 1992 and signed by the artist. 3...