Two wooden matryoshka dolls, one traditional and one contemporary, are offered together as a visually striking pair. Their contrasting decoration brings two distinct approaches to the same rounded form. Emerald green botanical ornament sits beside a graphic black-and-white cloud design, creating a small display with plenty of personality.
The Traditional Green Doll
The smaller doll has vivid emerald green lacquer and a hand-painted blonde face. Rosy cheeks, red lips and dark eye details give the expression its familiar, welcoming character.
A green sarafan carries stylised botanical decoration in gold and green. Flowers, leaves and scrolling forms enrich the body with a lively decorative rhythm. The rounded silhouette keeps the detailed painting neatly contained within a compact shape.
Described as Russian production, this doll is estimated to date from the 1970s–1990s. The date remains an estimate rather than a confirmed manufacturing year.
The Contemporary Black Doll
The larger doll takes a simpler, more graphic approach. White cloud motifs decorate its sleek black lacquered body, creating a clear contrast with the traditional green piece.
A white oval face carries dot eyes, pink blush and a small smile. The minimalist, kawaii-style expression gives this doll a distinctly contemporary character. Its maker, precise production date and country of manufacture are unknown.
Material and Display
Both dolls are made from turned, lacquered wood and open and close correctly. The black doll measures 8 cm high, while the green doll measures 6 cm. Each is approximately 3 cm in diameter.
Displayed together, the different heights and colour schemes give the pair a pleasing visual balance. Their small scale suits a shelf, desk or collector’s cabinet. This listing includes two dolls only; additional inner dolls are not specified.
Condition
The black doll is described as excellent, with bright, clean lacquer and no chips or wear. It opens and closes smoothly.
The green doll is in good condition, with vivid face and body decoration. Paint loss and scuffing are present at the base, consistent with age and handling. Both dolls open and close correctly. Please review the photographs for a closer assessment.
Key Details
Type: Pair of matryoshka-style wooden dolls
Quantity included: Two dolls
Material: Turned and lacquered wood
Black doll: 8 cm high × approximately 3 cm diameter
Green doll: 6 cm high × approximately 3 cm diameter
Black design: White clouds and minimalist face
Green design: Traditional face and gold-and-green botanical motifs
Age: Green doll estimated 1970s–1990s; black doll contemporary
Origin: Green doll described as Russian; black doll unknown
Condition: Excellent black doll; good green doll with base wear
SKU: 2C113
Why It's Special
The appeal lies in the contrast: botanical detail beside graphic simplicity, emerald green beside black and white. Together, the dolls create an engaging decorative pairing without needing a large display space.
One Royal Art
At One Royal Art, we curate distinctive pieces with care. This contrasting wooden doll pair brings colour and individual character to a thoughtfully collected home. Thank you for visiting our store.
