FLORAL BLUE RUSSIAN SANTA CLAUS - w/ SNOWMAIDEN SPECIAL ABRAMSOVA STYLE - Numbered 1 of only 2. Start Price USD 695.00 Current Price USD 695.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 06, 2008 Location Colorado Springs, Colorado See more about 'FLORAL BLUE RUSSIAN SANTA CLAUS - w/ SNOWMAIDEN' Description This beautiful handcarved Russian Santa Claus or Grandfather Frost (as he is called in Russia) is hand painted by the artist to enhance details in the face, beard and costume. The scene depicts Grandfather Frost's little grandaughter, the Snowmaiden, surrounded by birds - and is amazing in its detail. The cloak is also amazingly painted with a gorgeous floral pattern. This Santa is painted with a unique style called “Abramtsova”. This technique is extremely rare and time consuming. It requires the artist to paint a layer of clear frosted paint then quickly removing a portion of the paint before it is dry. This creates a frost layering over the previous layer of paint giving an iridescent look. Currently, Natasha, the artist who painted this Santa, is the only artist we know of using the Abramtsova technique. (See close up pictures of the detail below.) Also note that Santa's face and eyes have such a kind expression to them. This Santa is lightly lacquered so it is easily cleaned and protected. The solid linden wood is dried for almost 2 years before it is carved so it will last a lifetime. Linden wood was once used to make drafting boards because it is so stable once properly dried. It does not warp, change shape, or crack and this artistic piece will bring enjoyment for a lifetime! (Please Note: These are not molded or mass produced as are some molded resin Santas from China. This Santa is made in Sergei Posad, Russia and is signed and numbered by the artist. It measures approximately 10.25 inches tall by 5 inches wide. THIS SANTA IS NUMBERED 1 OUT OF JUST 2!! S & H is via USPS or Fedex Ground For more Great Russian Stuff please visit our Pro Stores web site at Gr8Russianstuff.com. We also sell on ebay - id: gr8russianstuff.  Satisfaction guaranteed or your purchase price refunded. Powered by ProStores Place a Bid!