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Large ceramic figure of Lenin - PRL, propaganda, collectible
From €390.80
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Duża ceramiczna figura Lenina - PRL, propaganda, kolekcjonerska—
€390.80
We present a unique and rare collector's item – a large ceramic figure of Vladimir Lenin. A monumental, decorative sculpture that constitutes an authentic relic of the era, serving as a telling testimony to the history and symbolic politics of the 20th century. Figures of this type were mass-produced and displayed in public institutions, schools, and workplaces in countries of the Eastern Bloc, including People's Poland, functioning as a propaganda icon.
The figure is distinguished by its considerable size and solid craftsmanship from durable ceramic, often tinted or covered with a patina. It typically depicts Lenin in a characteristic, dignified pose – standing, with his hand tucked into his jacket or pointing the way. Details such as the modeling of the face, folds of clothing, and styling give the object a specific, austere aesthetic of socialist realism.
Why is this figure a unique acquisition?
The figure is distinguished by its considerable size and solid craftsmanship from durable ceramic, often tinted or covered with a patina. It typically depicts Lenin in a characteristic, dignified pose – standing, with his hand tucked into his jacket or pointing the way. Details such as the modeling of the face, folds of clothing, and styling give the object a specific, austere aesthetic of socialist realism.
Why is this figure a unique acquisition?
- Historical value: It is a material document of a bygone era, of interest to museums, collectors of contemporary history, researchers of sociology and propaganda art.
- Decorative uniqueness: As a controversial but intriguing artifact, it can serve as a strong accent in modern loft arrangements, offices, or collections of engaged art.
- Collector's condition: Large ceramic figures in complete condition, without serious damage, are increasingly difficult to find today.
