Large Lenin Lacquer portrait box from Fedoskino, probably the most famous center for such work in Russia, dated 1960 and signed by the artist. This outstanding, relatively early example of Soviet propaganda art is in superb condition.

Lenin portrait plaque based on a May 25, 1919 b/w photograph, Dulevo,post 1968. Freestanding with an integral easel.

Bust of Mikhail Kalinin, by the Lomonosovskiy Porcelain Factory in Leningrad (LFZ), circa late 1940s. Very large size, approx. 13" tall likeness of one of the original Bolshivik leaders, a rare survivor of the Stalin's purges and the nominal head of state of the Soviet Union from 1919 to 1946. Original artwork was created by the acclaimed Soviet sculptor Matvei Manizer. An extremely uncommon, high quality piece in very good condition.

Portrait of Georgiy Malenkov, black-and-white tapestry in silk, early 1950s-1955, made in People's Republic of China. A portrait of the Stalin's heir apparent and Soviet premier immediately after Stalin's death in 1953. Within two years, Malenkov was outfoxed and edged out by Nikita Khrushchev in the Kremlin power struggle; two years later, was sent into a virtual exile after an unsuccessful attempt to depose Khrushchev. Since Malenkov was the Soviet premier for just a short time and then not only lost all his posts, but was eventually expelled from the Communist Party, few of his period portraits have survived to our days. In excellent condition.