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Russian Fairy Tales

Erte Serigraph "Russian Fairy Tale"
By Erté
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Erte serigraph titled "Russian Fairy Tale", pencil signed and marked Erte AP (artist proof). Print
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Prints

Materials

Silk

Three Magical Fairy Tales Old Russia Plates by Gere Fauth
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning a rare Villeroy & Boch limited edition collector’s plates from Heinrich Porsellan illustrated by Gere Frauth. The size of each plates is 8-1/2" in diameter. It comes with...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Porcelain

Pair of Russian Whimsical Paintings by Elena Kallistova
Located in Lambertville, NJ
are full of dames and chevalier's, fairy tale princes and princesses, dogs and children who all seem
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20th Century Russian Modern Paintings

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Paint

Russian Hand Painted Lacquerware Palekh Miniature Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
with brilliant colored Tempera hand-painted folksy icon - fairy tale artwork with gilt gold leaf
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20th Century Russian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Antique Traditional Hand-Painted Wooden Russian Doll, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
follow a theme; the themes may vary, from fairy tale characters to Soviet leaders. In the west
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Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Wood

Rare Vintage Russian Hand Painted Lacquered Small Wooden Box Signed Fedoskino
Located in Plainview, NY
frog princess and prince Ivan miniature fairy tale. The box is signed inside Fedosknio. Dimensions
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Late 20th Century Russian Hellenistic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Russian Lacquered Palekh Firebird Folk Art Keepsake Trinket Box USSR 5.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage USSR Russian Firebird folklore / fairy tale keepake trinket box featuring hinged lid
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Space Flight Gagarin Cosmonaut USSR
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster - The Fairy Tale Came True 12 April 1961 - featuring
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Vintage 1960s Russian Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Film Poster The Golden Key Adventures Of Pinocchio Buratino Art
Located in London, GB
Aleksandr Ptushko and written by Nikolay Leshchenko and Lyudmila Tolstaya based on a fairy tale story by
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Vintage 1960s Russian Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Sputnik Space Red Army Soldier USSR
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster - We are not slaves We were born to make a fairy tale
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Vintage 1960s Russian Posters

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Paper

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Erte Serigraph "Beauty and the Beast"
By Erté
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Erte serigraph titled "Beauty and The Beast", signed in pencil lower right Erte, numbered 191/300, and framed. Print slightly wavy in frame, pictured. Ask us about local delivery wit...
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Prints

Materials

Silk

Erte Serigraph "Riviera"
By Erté
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Erte serigraph titled "Riviera", pencil signed and numbered Erte 30/300 and circa 1978. Piece is matted and in silver frame. Minor faint crack to glass, pictured. Ask us about local ...
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Prints

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Silk

Erte Serigraph "Riviera"
Erte Serigraph "Riviera"
H 22 in W 17 in D 2 in
Francois Lembo Mirror, Ceramic, Gold and Red, Signed
By François Lembo
Located in New York, NY
Francois Lembo mirror, ceramic, gold and red, signed. Small scale gold glazed mirror, decorated with a pattern of dark red (blood or ruby) squares. Signed Lembo with incised signatur...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Mirror and Console Table by Ilana Goor, 1980s
By Ilana Goor
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental mirror and console table by Ilana Goor. The mirror and console table are constructed out of concrete reinforcing bars with natural verdigris finish. The bronze bird and ...
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Vintage 1980s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Icon of Our Lady of Jerusalem with oklad by Oliver Samsinger
Located in Segovia, ES
Icon of Our Lady of Jerusalem. Egg tempera on gesso and over a wooden board. Dimensions in centimeters: 42 x 34 x 2 cm / In inches: 16.54 x 13-39 x 0-79 " Author: Oliver Samsinger...
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1990s Byzantine Figurative Paintings

Materials

Brass

Silver Plated Koi Carp Fish Napkin Holder Stand, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A silver plated figural napkin rack / stand in the form of a carp fish, circa 1960s, Germany. Nice addition to every table or hunting lodge. Some patina, but this is old-age.  
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20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Metal

Asian Laquered Box with Lid Hand Painted Unicorn, Mid 20th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enamelled and gilded, made in Asia, possibly Japan during the mid 20th Century. This rectangular s...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Folk Art Lacquer

Materials

Paper

Three Faces, Art Deco Serigraph by Erte
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Erte, Russian (1892 - 1989) Title: Three Faces Medium: Serigraph, Signed and Numbered in pencil Edition: 92/260 Size: 24 x 18.5 inches Frame: 33 x 27 inches
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1980s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Erte, "Mannequin, " unique gouache
By Erté
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is a unique, original gouache on paper by Erte, also known as Romain de Tirtoff. Erte was a vastly diverse artist who excelled in an array of fields including fashion, jew...
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1950s Art Deco More Art

Materials

Gouache

1920s Whippet Greyhound Dogs Concrete Entryway Wall Sculptures Vintage Mansion
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large Heavy Greyhound Statues for Driveway Entry. Possibly English Made but procured in the states. Sold as found at the estate. These should be repainted if you want to use them ou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Statues

Materials

Concrete

Summer Breeze, Art Deco Serigraph by Erté
By Erté
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Erte Title: Summer Breeze Year: circa 1982 Medium: Serigraph, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: 197/300 Image Size: 26.5 x 19 inches Size: 30.5 in. x 23 in. (77.47 cm x ...
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1980s Art Deco Figurative Prints

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Screen

Antique Oil Painting, "Children Eating Cherries in the Garden", 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming oil on canvas genre painting depicting the innocence of youth, the subjects of this scene are two young children on a cherry farm. A young girl with light brown hair in pi...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Hella Jongerius, Series of 4 ceramics, 2005
By Hella Jongerius
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Rare complete series of 4 vases created by Hella Jongerius for IKEA PS Jonsberg, Sweden 2005. These 4 large vases are made using four ceramic techniques and their decorations refer t...
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Early 2000s Dutch Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Matte White Archais Vase by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, 1960s
By Dr. Heinrich Fuchs
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Beautiful white bisqué porcelain vase designed by Heinrich Fuchs as part of his "Archais"-series. Manufactured by prestigious German porcelain manufacturer Hutschenreuther and releas...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Trinket Jewelry Boxes Louis XVI Courtesan Scene
By Limoges
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry boxes. French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked on base as “Limoges France" Porcela...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Guard Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Boho guard dogs. Chic cast concrete with a beautiful all over patina from time. Beautiful inside or in the garden. You decide! Acquired from a Palm Beach e...
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Concrete

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Scandinavian Rya Rug Wall Hanging Tapestry, Finland
By Aappo Härkönen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Satumetsä / The Fairy Tale Forest The Fairy Tale Forest was designed by Aappo Härkönen for the
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Wool

Firebird
By Erté
Located in London, GB
child I was always fascinated by the mythical creature called 'the Firebird' in Russian fairy tales. My
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Firebird
Firebird
H 16.54 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in
Boundless Field, 2008 by Enrique Martinez Celaya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
which he often refers to mystical ideas or to fairy tales. The earnest and even grim tone of his
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Contemporary Art

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Wax

Pushkin "Ruslan & Ludmilla" 18k Gold Collectors Fairy Tale Plate 1988, Russia
Located in Sofia, BG
Pushkin, published in 1820. It is written as an epic fairy tale consisting of a dedication, six "cantos
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Vintage 1980s Russian Arts and Crafts Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Small Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Kilim Rug by Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
scene that seems to almost pop out of a fairy tale. Beautiful orange, elegant yellow, lush green
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Magical Tree Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
This magical piece appears to have come from a fairy tale. The knots, knobs, and knarls of the 300
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Vintage 1930s Russian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Magical Tree Trunk
Magical Tree Trunk
H 77 in W 76 in D 24 in
Russian Lacquer, Legends and Fairy Tales Volumes I and II
By Lucy Maxym
Located in valatie, NY
Russian lacquer, legends and fairy tales volumes I and II by Lucy Maxym. Manhassat: Siamese Imports
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Three Magical Fairy Tales Old Russia Plates by Gere Fauth
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning an rare Villeroy & Boch limited edition collectors plates from Heinrich Porsellan illustrated by Gere Frauth. The size of each plates is 8-1/2" in diameter. It comes wit...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Magical Fairy Tales Old Russia Plate the Deer and Marusa by Gere Fauth
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Rijssen, NL
" edition no: 2 from the "Magical Fairy Tales from Old Russia" collection illustrated by Gere Frauth. With
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Porcelain

Two Circular Russian Lacquer Boxes
By Natalie Belova, (After) Ivan Konstantinvich Aivazovsky
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Belova of Mstera depicting a scene from The Wild Swans, a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen
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Vintage 1960s Russian Baltic Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Antique Traditional Hand-Painted Wooden Russian Doll, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
follow a theme; the themes may vary, from fairy tale characters to Soviet leaders. In the west
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Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Antique Traditional Hand-Painted Wooden Russian Doll, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
follow a theme; the themes may vary, from fairy tale characters to Soviet leaders. In the west
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Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Wood

Fine Russian Palekh Lacquered Lidded Box Hand Painted Signed and Dated 1965
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, also known as The Little Scarlet Flower or The Little Red Flower, which is a Russian folk tale written
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Mid-20th Century Russian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Vintage Black Russian Lacquered Box with Hand Painted Top
Located in North Hollywood, CA
interior. The box features a miniature fairy tale scene, the top of the box portrays a vignette of a shore
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Gustavian Decorative Boxes

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Softwood

Russian Fedoskino Painted Black Lacquer Box, Signed and Dated 1989
Located in New York, NY
, depicts a vividly detailed scene from the much adapted fairy tale 'The Little Humpbacked Horse' ('Konyok
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Vintage 1980s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Flying Swan Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
mute swan is the elegant bird of Russian ballets and European fairy tales. Dimensions approximately: 68
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21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy

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Other

Flying Swan Taxidermy
Flying Swan Taxidermy
H 24 in W 68 in D 55 in
Villeroy & Boch China Russian Fairy Tales Series Set of Nine Plates Boxes/Certs
By Heinrich & Co. 1, Villeroy & Boch, Boris Zvorykin
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
In great condition free from cracks, stain, or discoloration and with only a minimum of use. Production dates: 1980-1983. Boris Zvorykin. Bradex Number: 22-H.18-1. B...
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Vintage 1980s German Decorative Art

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Russian Fairy Tales For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Russian fairy tales is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Russian fairy tales was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paper and paint. Russian fairy tales have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Russian fairy tales are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Russian fairy tales over the years, but those made by Villeroy & Boch are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Russian Fairy Tales?

Prices for Russian fairy tales start at $328 and top out at $229,455 with the average selling for $1,074.