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Take a look at this Russian Santa that is exquisitely and intricately carved by hand from aged linden wood by a
master carver!
This large, 14 inch tall carved wooden Santa is 8 inches across the base. This Russian Santa is carved entirely
by hand which takes weeks to complete. The artist has then created the scenery on the front and back of the
Russian Santa's cloak. This Father Frost figure is very impressive to see. The detail of the paintings is amazing.
The artist had to use magnifying glasses to paint the tiny detailed scenery and images.
master carver!
This large, 14 inch tall carved wooden Santa is 8 inches across the base. This Russian Santa is carved entirely
by hand which takes weeks to complete. The artist has then created the scenery on the front and back of the
Russian Santa's cloak. This Father Frost figure is very impressive to see. The detail of the paintings is amazing.
The artist had to use magnifying glasses to paint the tiny detailed scenery and images.
Front of Russian Santa cloak with bear in troika
gliding through the countryside in the winter.
gliding through the countryside in the winter.
Reverse side of Russian Santa cloak with two troikas and wonderful view
of domes and spires (Price: $1695.) Signed by the Russian artist.
of domes and spires (Price: $1695.) Signed by the Russian artist.
Close-up of face of carved Russian Santa
Domes and spires of Russian churches
Close-up of troika in the snow
Very finely hand carved Russian Santa with natural finish
and detailed carvings all around (Price: $799.) 14 inches tall
by 5 inches across the base; signed by the Russian artist.
and detailed carvings all around (Price: $799.) 14 inches tall
by 5 inches across the base; signed by the Russian artist.
Different views of natural
finish carved Russian Santa
finish carved Russian Santa
Russian Santa holding staff and lantern with painting of Father Frost on front of cloak (Price: $650.) 12
inches tall by 6 inches across the base; signed by the Russian artist.
inches tall by 6 inches across the base; signed by the Russian artist.
Close-up of face and other views of wooden Russian Santa
Front and back views of cloak of hand carved Russian Santa
Riding through the snow-covered countryside in the
winter on a moonlit night (Price: $680.) 13 inches tall by
5 inches across the base; signed by the Russian artist.
winter on a moonlit night (Price: $680.) 13 inches tall by
5 inches across the base; signed by the Russian artist.
Russian lacquer box - tabby cat and sleepy pup
Price: $68. (4 inches X 2 inches) Signed and
dated by the Russian artist.
Price: $68. (4 inches X 2 inches) Signed and
dated by the Russian artist.
Russian lacquer box - dog and cat
Price: $68. (4 inches X 2 inches) Signed and
dated by the Russian artist.
Price: $68. (4 inches X 2 inches) Signed and
dated by the Russian artist.
The many and diverse types of Russian Santa that are hand-carved by the master carvers each show that carver's
depiction of the Father Frost image. Some carvers give the Russian Santa face a very jovial smile and twinkling eyes
so that the Santa appears to be ready to hand out gifts! Other carvers make the Santa quite tall and thin and the face
is also carved with great detail, with tiny grooves in the long flowing beards. The artist then takes over and makes the
Russian Santa come to life with all the detailed work that is done on the eyes, mouth and cloak of the Father Frost
figure. The artists may use pencil to lightly sketch in the outline of the scenery and figures or the artist may just
directly apply the paint to the linden wood carved form. Nowadays, the artists use a matte finish for most of the
Russian Santa forms, but you can still find some figures with the high gloss lacquer finish. Because the linden wood
is aged for approximately two years or more, it is highly impervious to any cracking or warping and your Russian
Santa will last for many, many years of enjoyment.
depiction of the Father Frost image. Some carvers give the Russian Santa face a very jovial smile and twinkling eyes
so that the Santa appears to be ready to hand out gifts! Other carvers make the Santa quite tall and thin and the face
is also carved with great detail, with tiny grooves in the long flowing beards. The artist then takes over and makes the
Russian Santa come to life with all the detailed work that is done on the eyes, mouth and cloak of the Father Frost
figure. The artists may use pencil to lightly sketch in the outline of the scenery and figures or the artist may just
directly apply the paint to the linden wood carved form. Nowadays, the artists use a matte finish for most of the
Russian Santa forms, but you can still find some figures with the high gloss lacquer finish. Because the linden wood
is aged for approximately two years or more, it is highly impervious to any cracking or warping and your Russian
Santa will last for many, many years of enjoyment.
Russian lacquer boxes - two beautiful
examples of the hand-made papier
mache boxes that are painted by hand
by the Russian artist and then many
layers of a high gloss lacquer are
delicately applied. These boxes are all
dated 2009 and signed by the artist.
Dimensions: 4 inches across by 2
inches high.
examples of the hand-made papier
mache boxes that are painted by hand
by the Russian artist and then many
layers of a high gloss lacquer are
delicately applied. These boxes are all
dated 2009 and signed by the artist.
Dimensions: 4 inches across by 2
inches high.
Different angles and views of Russian Santa
Close-up of details on back
of Santa's cloak
of Santa's cloak
Close-up details of Russian winter scene
Price: $799.
Price: $650.
Price: $680.