{"product_id":"vtg-original-russian-bronze-sculpture-young-woman-nicolai-kuvshinoff-signed-art","title":"Vtg Original Russian Bronze Sculpture Young Woman Nicolai Kuvshinoff Signed Art","description":"DESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage bronze sculpture titled \" Jeune Fille (young girl)\" by Russian American sculptor Nicolai Kuvshinoff (1899-1997).  Depicting the bust of a young lady with a long neck looking up at the viewer.  Her strong countenance and meticulous hair illustrate her suitability as a partner for a potential spouse (a long neck was desirable and a sign of beauty).  This piece which was a donation to a Ballet school reflects the quintessential beauty and strength of a ballerina in her pose.   A beautifully sculpted piece by a renowned artist who is better known for his art than sculptures.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned on the plaque: Jeune Fille  Marie France Nicolai Kuvshinoff artist Donated by The Ivan Novikoff Foundation of Fine Arts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBronze signed : Nicolai Kuvshinoff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKuvshinoff was long-time artist in Seattle with a painting style called neo-cubist, Nicolai Kuvshinoff created abstract, bold works similar to works by Pablo Picasso.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States with his family when he was a child. They first lived in Minnesota and then moved to Seattle where his father built the Russian Orthodox St. Spiridon Church in Cascade where he was later married.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe had many one-man shows throughout Europe and in the U.S, exhibiting a style that was called neo-cubist as it was  Abstract and bold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis career began early in high school, he sketched fashion ads for the Bon Marche. That was followed by a stint at The Seattle Post-Intelligencer as a cartoonist, before he started his own art school in Port Townsend.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn World War II he not only painted murals for Seattle nightclubs, but also for officers' clubs while he was in the armed forces between 1943 and 1946. During that time, he was decorated with two Bronze Stars. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis would make a great birthday gift or as a great addition to any bronze sculpture, Russian or classical  collection.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSculpture on the plinth measures 6.25\" deep by 7.5\" wide by 10.75\" tall and weighs 11lb 4oz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good condition considering age and use, ready to display with no damage (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).","brand":"Yesteryear Essentials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52527908454702,"sku":"YYE4769","price":1675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/0138\/files\/a58a99cb-4074-531f-853a-f336954dddf3.png?v=1788193548","url":"https:\/\/www.yesteryearessentials.com\/products\/vtg-original-russian-bronze-sculpture-young-woman-nicolai-kuvshinoff-signed-art","provider":"Yesteryear Essentials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}