This exquisite, museum-quality Russian nesting doll was painted by the master artists Stepan Goryachy and his wife Elena Goryachy. Stepan Goryachy is known as one of the most famous (if not the most famous) artists who paints Matryoshka dolls and Elena is just as famous and as well respected as Stepan. . Their works are extremely hard to get and are sought after by collectors from all over the world. Their Matryoshkas are exhibited in galleries, museums, and private collections all over the world. The title of this unique piece is "The Sunset". This nesting doll has a total of five nests and stands eight inches tall. The diameter of the first nesting doll is 3.6". It is painted all around and each doll is completely unique from the previous doll. Goryachy has a very unique painting style and a unique style of finishing the doll, it has a very soft matte like finish and he uses very soft pastel colors. One can immediately identify his work. This doll is signed by the artist (please look at the pictures). This doll is extremely collectible and hard to find because of it was painted and signed by both Stepan and Elena Goryachy.