Cast Iron Statuettes & Busts
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Large and Massive Cast Iron Bas-Relief Portrait of Stalin, circa 1939-41, probably intended for display on the wall of an office or perhaps on the front of a public building. 9.5" in diameter with raised portions ¾" inch high at their widest. Kamensk, Ural foundry marked piece in outstanding condition.

Massive Standing Statue of Sergei Kirov in Cast Iron, manufactured by KhLM Factory, Moscow in 1960s-70s. Measuring 22" tall and weighing 28 lb, this rare model of a monument to a slain Bolshevik leader can become a unique focus point for the advanced Soviet collection. The huge original monument is still standing in the city of Kaluga near Moscow.

"Cast Iron Art, 1920 - 2009", Aleksandr Zak, C 2009, Ekaterinburg.
Russian text hardcover with beautiful close up photos of over 300 examples of Soviet decorative cast iron statuettes and busts. Both main manufacturing centers, Kasli and Kusa, are amply represented. Special attention is given to the foundry marks and small distinguishing details of the figurines.