Church of the Assumption in Kondopoga: Russian Souvenir Building Church

Description

For sale is a vintage souvenir building replica
of
the
Russian Orthodox
Church
of
the
Assumpt
ion
, (Russian: Це́рковь Успе́ния Пресвято́й Богоро́дицы) in Kondopoga on rustic Lake Onega, Karelia, Russia.
It dates to mid-century.
Including its 5/8" black marble base, its overall measurements are: 4 1/4" (h) x 3 1/4" (d) x 2 1/2" (w).
See photo that shows scratches on the underside of the marble base and a small chip on one of the corners.
Compare # 529 in
Monumental
Miniatures
[
Weingarten/Majua],
which rates it a IV/V in rarity, with a value
of
3/6 (0-0).
See also # 2273 in
Replica Buildings: A Visual History
[Merwine].
I
ts condition is VG to Excellent. However, after looking at photos of other models, it's likely missing its small crosses as is often the case with other church models cast in the 50s in Russia, precisely because they are extremely small and very fragile.
There is Russian writing on all sides, including what appears to be the date of its casting: 12-50.
Shipping includes insurance and signature tracking (to minimize the
possibility
of loss to 'porch pirates').