SANTAS FOR
SALE #11
SALE #11
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This Russian Santa is entirely hand crafted from real linden wood and painted by hand by a Russian artist.
The art of toy making and hand carving of wooden figures such as the Russian Santa began in Bogorodsky Village
outside of Moscow. Here in this wood carving village, the tradition of making toys by hand and carving figures by master
carvers is kept alive by the artisans who live in this region. It is a full time job to be a master carver and takes years of
learning the trade and traditions of this art. The master carvers create not only the Father Frost or Russian Santa figures,
but they also make carvings for the churches. They could be working on a commissioned piece for months or even a year.
The carving of the Russian Santas, depending on the intricacy of the form, could also take many weeks or months of
intensive work. The master carvers need great strength in their arms to do this difficult and exacting work.
outside of Moscow. Here in this wood carving village, the tradition of making toys by hand and carving figures by master
carvers is kept alive by the artisans who live in this region. It is a full time job to be a master carver and takes years of
learning the trade and traditions of this art. The master carvers create not only the Father Frost or Russian Santa figures,
but they also make carvings for the churches. They could be working on a commissioned piece for months or even a year.
The carving of the Russian Santas, depending on the intricacy of the form, could also take many weeks or months of
intensive work. The master carvers need great strength in their arms to do this difficult and exacting work.
Russian Santa! The history and the tradition of this marvelous and enduring figure can be traced from the time of the beginnings
for the art of wood carving throughout the villages of rural Russia. The tradition of the St. Nicholas or Father Frost figure
became translated into wooden carvings that were painted by artists in the surrounding villages. The carvings would be
passed from artist to artist and each one would add their interpretation and work to the piece until it was completed.
for the art of wood carving throughout the villages of rural Russia. The tradition of the St. Nicholas or Father Frost figure
became translated into wooden carvings that were painted by artists in the surrounding villages. The carvings would be
passed from artist to artist and each one would add their interpretation and work to the piece until it was completed.
This amazing piece has all hand painted nativity figures painted all around
the cloak of the Russian Santa.
the cloak of the Russian Santa.
Price: $510. This Santa stands 13 inches tall and 7 inches
across the base. The signature of the Russian artist is on
the side of the Santa's cloak.
across the base. The signature of the Russian artist is on
the side of the Santa's cloak.
Russian Santa with removable sack.
Note:The artist has carefully placed a faux leather
piece on the base of the Santa to protect antique or
delicate wooden furniture finishes.
piece on the base of the Santa to protect antique or
delicate wooden furniture finishes.
Close-up of finely painted figures in
nativity scene
nativity scene
Finely carved features and beautifully painted face
of solid wooden Russian Santa
of solid wooden Russian Santa
Paintings on both sides of the cloak of this very detailed hand
carved wooden Russian Santa. This Father Frost figure has
outstretched arms holding a Christmas tree and a staff.
carved wooden Russian Santa. This Father Frost figure has
outstretched arms holding a Christmas tree and a staff.
This Russian Santa is available and in
stock now for immediate delivery for
Christmas.
stock now for immediate delivery for
Christmas.
This unique and whimsical
Russian Santa will enchant all
those who see him! Unique for
the collector.
Russian Santa will enchant all
those who see him! Unique for
the collector.
Please email me for the
price. Thank you.
price. Thank you.