Although most nesting dolls in Russia are created as souvenirs and children's dolls, Matryoshka Nesting Dolls at their highest level have also become a type of art that is coveted by collectors of fine art. Some of the best artists in Russia are using matryoshka as a canvas for presenting the most unique and fine-quality painting found anywhere. Some of the contemporary artists are going beyond the traditional subject matter to create original one-of-a-kind nesting doll sets that far surpass what was being produced even 20 years ago. The preparation time, uniqueness, detail and quality, much like in any art-form, really dictates the value, price, and collectability. Consider that each nesting doll created at this level is much like an original painting done for display on a wall, except that there may be 10 or more original paintings in a set! A traditional Russian nesting doll set at the highest artistic level is indeed a unique and valuable piece for sophisticated collectors of fine-art.
We offer the finest in unique one-of-a-kind collectible Russian matryoshka sets.
Artists in Russia that may have attended the very best art schools to learn painting history and technique, have then applied their talents to creating their fine art in matryoshka doll formats. The preparation time, uniqueness, detail and quality, much like in any art-form really dictates the the value, price, and collectability. Consider that each nesting doll creation at this level are much like an original painting done for display on a wall, except that there may be 10 or more original paintings in a set!
Each fine art quality nesting doll that is featured at the Russian American Company store in Sitka Alaska or on our website has been hand-selected, commissioned, and imported directly from the artists in Russia for over 20 years. Many of our artists create only a handful of these exquisite high-quality matryoshka dolls a year (and may supply them exclusively only to our store) and it is not unusual for the best of our artists to be in very high demand.
We specialize in unique art-quality nesting dolls and represent the very best of the matryoshka doll art form. If you are considering a one-of-a-kind museum quality set, we are proud to represent the best that Russia has to offer in this exquisite art-form.