Portrait of Lenin, marquetry inlay in hardwood veneer on plywood, circa 1970s-80s.

Measures approx. 9" tall, nearly 8" wide in its widest cross-section. The inlay is of very professional quality. The artwork is a standard, officially-approved image, the way Lenin was portrayed in Soviet art of 1970s-80s period. There is an integral support at the bottom for display on a desktop. The bottom part is inscribed "To Vladimir Stepanovich Kuznetsov, a veteran of Lenin Komsomol on the day of (his) 80th jubilee, Central District Committee of VLKSM". Judging by the inscription, the recipient was apparently a devoted Communist Party member and one of the early members of the Communist Youth organization, very likely a participant of the 1917 Revolution and Russian Civil War.

In very good overall condition. The portrait inlay itself is completely intact, while some of the surrounding veneer shows just minor imperfections along the edges, visible only at close inspection. The back side is relatively well preserved as well having some warping and barely noticeable craqueleure. At some point, a piece of paper was glued to the bottom of the stand to protect the surface of the desk.

Please note, medal in our photo is for size reference.

Item# 34342

$60.00