This collection comprises a wide range of international folk art and novelty souvenir figurines, primarily dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. The assortment features a variety of subjects and materials including painted wood, molded composition, and ceramic. Included in the lot is a group of Russian matryoshka nesting dolls, featuring a large wooden figure with a traditional red kokoshnik headdress and floral decoration, alongside a graduated set of three smaller nesting dolls.
A significant portion of the collection consists of numerous small Spanish souvenir figurines made from a molded composition or ceramic material. These figures depict traditional subjects such as flamenco dancers in spotted dresses, matadors, musicians, a chef, a mermaid, and bulls. The lot also contains Asian folk art, including various painted wooden dolls in kokeshi and other traditional styles, as well as a boxed set of hand-painted Chinese-style figurines depicting traditional characters in detailed costumes. Other items include miscellaneous painted wooden dolls of various shapes and sizes, such as a large conical figure with floral patterns.
Condition report:
The collection is in fair to good vintage condition overall. There are visible signs of age-related wear, including minor paint chips, surface scuffing, and light abrasions across various figures. Some smaller components or delicate parts may be missing from the molded composition figurines. The boxed Chinese figures remain wrapped in their original tissue paper.
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