Santas for sale #36
The history of the Russian Santa goes back to the beginning of the 20th century and the tradition of the Father Frost. This
character would come to each house in Russia bearing gifts and a fir tree. Of course, the Father Frost could not appear at
each house of every child in Russia; so the children knew that if they found gifts under the fir tree in the morning, then that
had meant that Father Frost had visited their house at night while they slept. In many houses, there was a toy Father Frost
made out of papier mache or plastic under the fir tree. This symbolized the Father Frost arrival with the gifts and tree.
character would come to each house in Russia bearing gifts and a fir tree. Of course, the Father Frost could not appear at
each house of every child in Russia; so the children knew that if they found gifts under the fir tree in the morning, then that
had meant that Father Frost had visited their house at night while they slept. In many houses, there was a toy Father Frost
made out of papier mache or plastic under the fir tree. This symbolized the Father Frost arrival with the gifts and tree.
In the village of Bogorodsky, about 300 years ago, the history of the wooden carved Russian Santa began. This wood
carving village is located in the Moscow region, outside of Sergiev Posad. The villagers there designed these simple moving
wooden toys that were very delightful to children. Subsequently, factories were established to produce these and other
toys. Master carvers began developing other wooden toys and carvings. It is not exactly known who created the first hand
carved Russian Santa, however, it was made here in Bogorodsky village. It is said that it all began with a Matroyska nesting
doll where an artist had painted the face of a Russian Santa on the dolls. Then someone asked for a carving of the Father
Frost figure, and so the tradition began.
carving village is located in the Moscow region, outside of Sergiev Posad. The villagers there designed these simple moving
wooden toys that were very delightful to children. Subsequently, factories were established to produce these and other
toys. Master carvers began developing other wooden toys and carvings. It is not exactly known who created the first hand
carved Russian Santa, however, it was made here in Bogorodsky village. It is said that it all began with a Matroyska nesting
doll where an artist had painted the face of a Russian Santa on the dolls. Then someone asked for a carving of the Father
Frost figure, and so the tradition began.
This hand-blown glass ornament is a Russian Santa holding a Matryoska doll in one hand and with a figure of the St.
Basil's Cathedral at his feet. The Father Frost figure is hand made in Poland by glass blowers. The size of the figure is a
large 7 inches tall. Price: $44.95
Basil's Cathedral at his feet. The Father Frost figure is hand made in Poland by glass blowers. The size of the figure is a
large 7 inches tall. Price: $44.95
hand made Russian lacquer boxes
Here you will see a close up scene of the children in front of the kremlin walls. You
can see the brightly colored domes of the church sparkling in the falling snow. The
children are trying to sell their trees before the holiday begins. The Russian Santa
has bright red sleeves and a red cap with white fur trim. His red mittens seem to
outline the scene on the front of the cloak. The artist has deftly blended the scene
from front to back and all around the sides. This is an amazing and wonderful piece
of art work!
can see the brightly colored domes of the church sparkling in the falling snow. The
children are trying to sell their trees before the holiday begins. The Russian Santa
has bright red sleeves and a red cap with white fur trim. His red mittens seem to
outline the scene on the front of the cloak. The artist has deftly blended the scene
from front to back and all around the sides. This is an amazing and wonderful piece
of art work!
Just look at the amazing scene on the back of the cloak of the Russian
Santa. The famous Russian bears are toboganning down the hill while
skiers slide by and villagers walk or cross country ski across the fields.
The Russian artist has added such fine details to her painting with the
little birds and other forest shrubbery.
Santa. The famous Russian bears are toboganning down the hill while
skiers slide by and villagers walk or cross country ski across the fields.
The Russian artist has added such fine details to her painting with the
little birds and other forest shrubbery.
These Russian children are standing outside the kremlin walls, selling
their fir trees for Christmas Eve and New Years. The children are all
bundled up in warm coats, mittens, muffs, boots, hats and scarves. The
snow covered streets add a festive touch to the holiday scene. You can
see the domes of a church behind the kremlin walls. This colorful scene
is painted all around the cloak of the Russian Santa in a circular pattern.
This type of painting is very difficult to create. On the back of the cloak
you will see Russian bears and skiers on the hilly snow-covered
countryside. The size of this Russian Santa is 12 inches tall and 6 1/2
inches wide at the base. All hand crafted, with carving by hand from
one solid piece of linden wood. The artist has then hand painted
everything on the Santa form to make him appear so realistic. Price:
$1090. Signed by the Russian artist.
their fir trees for Christmas Eve and New Years. The children are all
bundled up in warm coats, mittens, muffs, boots, hats and scarves. The
snow covered streets add a festive touch to the holiday scene. You can
see the domes of a church behind the kremlin walls. This colorful scene
is painted all around the cloak of the Russian Santa in a circular pattern.
This type of painting is very difficult to create. On the back of the cloak
you will see Russian bears and skiers on the hilly snow-covered
countryside. The size of this Russian Santa is 12 inches tall and 6 1/2
inches wide at the base. All hand crafted, with carving by hand from
one solid piece of linden wood. The artist has then hand painted
everything on the Santa form to make him appear so realistic. Price:
$1090. Signed by the Russian artist.
Look at the finely carved details on
the face of this Russian Santa! You
will see his very wonderful and
flowing beard trail over his cloak
right until the beginning of the painted
scene of the Russian countryside.
Even the staff of this Russian
Santa has a painted bird on it!
the face of this Russian Santa! You
will see his very wonderful and
flowing beard trail over his cloak
right until the beginning of the painted
scene of the Russian countryside.
Even the staff of this Russian
Santa has a painted bird on it!
The Russian bears appear to be
having a fun day out in the cold fields
of the countryside. They are warm
because they are cloaked in winter
clothing and the fabulous Russian fur
hats.
having a fun day out in the cold fields
of the countryside. They are warm
because they are cloaked in winter
clothing and the fabulous Russian fur
hats.
This side view of the cloak of the
Father Frost figure shows you how
the painting flows all around the cloak
of the Russian Santa Claus.
Father Frost figure shows you how
the painting flows all around the cloak
of the Russian Santa Claus.
The Russian Santa is a beloved figure for collectors all over the world. These unique
and precious carvings with their hand painted scenes of Russian life or fairy tales have
become more popular over the years. The faces of the Russian Santas are carefully
carved and can be smiling and benevolent, or at times more stern or serious. Each one
is special to that carver and his view of the Father Frost figure. There are some
carvers who make very detailed cuts and designs with special tools and painstakingly
carve out the entire front and back of the cloak of the Russian Santa. These particular
Santas are then either lightly stained or left in their natural wood color, with the facial
features then only lightly painted for details. The artists are the ones who will then
bring the Santa to life by their choice of colorful painted scenes and the facial
expressions. Each Santa is then signed by the artist on the bottom of the figure or on
the side of the cloak. The carver does not sign or carve out his initials on the piece.
Most of the Russian Santas carry a staff in one hand. Many of the Father Frost
figures have a sack over their shoulder or a lantern in one hand. At times, you may find
a figure with a bird on the shoulder or perched on the hand. The Russian artist may
also express their creativity through the painting of the beard of the Russian Santa. The
artist may choose to place small birds, or berries or tree branches inside the beard.
These colorful additions to the beard are quite amusing!
and precious carvings with their hand painted scenes of Russian life or fairy tales have
become more popular over the years. The faces of the Russian Santas are carefully
carved and can be smiling and benevolent, or at times more stern or serious. Each one
is special to that carver and his view of the Father Frost figure. There are some
carvers who make very detailed cuts and designs with special tools and painstakingly
carve out the entire front and back of the cloak of the Russian Santa. These particular
Santas are then either lightly stained or left in their natural wood color, with the facial
features then only lightly painted for details. The artists are the ones who will then
bring the Santa to life by their choice of colorful painted scenes and the facial
expressions. Each Santa is then signed by the artist on the bottom of the figure or on
the side of the cloak. The carver does not sign or carve out his initials on the piece.
Most of the Russian Santas carry a staff in one hand. Many of the Father Frost
figures have a sack over their shoulder or a lantern in one hand. At times, you may find
a figure with a bird on the shoulder or perched on the hand. The Russian artist may
also express their creativity through the painting of the beard of the Russian Santa. The
artist may choose to place small birds, or berries or tree branches inside the beard.
These colorful additions to the beard are quite amusing!
Very detailed and hand painted scene of kittens
playing on Russian lacquer box. Price: $68.
Signed by the Russian artist.
playing on Russian lacquer box. Price: $68.
Signed by the Russian artist.
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