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Russian Glasnost Era Political Matrioshka Set

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Russian Glasnost Era Political Matrioshka Set

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Russian "Glasnost" era political matrioshka set, 1990s, apparently unsigned, in pen, ink and gouache on birch bodies, the largest featuring President William Jefferson Clinton, opening to reveal smaller subsequent dolls featuring Monica Lewinsky, Paula Jones, Hillary Clinton, and a diminutive saxophone. 6.25" H (the largest)

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Russian Glasnost Era Political Matrioshka Set

Name: Russian Glasnost Era Political Matrioshka Set
SKU: 144136357
Price: 125 USD
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