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Vintage Kasli Cast-Iron Bust Of Russian Generalissimo Of 18 Century Suvorov #39

$ 99.8

  • Artist: Russian artist Gilev
  • Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
  • Culture: Soviet USSR sculpture
  • Features: Soviet Socialist Art
  • Format: Bust
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Item Height: 8.5 in
  • Item Length: 5 in
  • Item Width: 3
  • Material: Iron
  • Period: 1980s
  • Production Technique: Iron casting precision technique
  • Region of Origin: USSR, Soviet Union
  • Signed: Yes
  • Signed By: Kasli Plant
  • Size: Medium
  • Style: 3D, Bust of Suvorov, Russian
  • Subject: Busts, Suvorov Bust
  • Theme: Art
  • Time Period Produced: 1980-1989
  • Title: Russian Generalissimo Of 18 Century Suvorov
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Unit of Sale: Single Piece
  • Year of Production: 1988

Description

This is a bust of famous Russian Generalissimo of XVIII Century Alexander Vasilievich Suvorov. Suvorov was a commander of Russian Army and participated in many wars and battles during the reign of Catherine the Great. He never lost any battles during all his carrier. This bust was cast out of iron using precision technique. It was made in the end of 1980s at the Kasli Architectural and Artistic Casting Plant located in Chelyabinsk Region in USSR. The bust has original stamp of Kasli plant (see picture). Size : 8.5Hx5W''; weight 3.8lb. Kasli cast-iron sculptures were produced in Kasli ( Southern Ural ), from the mid-19th century. Kasli castings are characterized by skilled craftsmanship visible in exceptional clarity and smoothness of the metal surface. High-quality iron was smelted on a wood fire and cast in consistently fine sand. The bust is in excellent vintage condition. Pictures are part of description; you will receive exact item you see on the pictures. Shipped from Texas in 2 business days!