{"product_id":"lenin-bust-soviet-cast-aluminum-desktop-sculpture","title":"Lenin Bust – Soviet Cast Aluminum Desktop Sculpture, Inscription Dated 1985","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Lenin bust is a Soviet desktop sculpture of Vladimir Lenin cast in aluminum (silumin), with an inscription on the back dated May 17, 1985. Busts like this were a common fixture in government offices and educational institutions across the USSR. The detailed casting captures Lenin’s iconic features in a formal, professional style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vladimir Lenin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desktop bust \/ sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast aluminum (silumin) alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1985 (inscription dated May 17, 1985 on the back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20.5 cm (8.1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 13 cm (5.1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.596 kg (3.52 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in excellent vintage condition. The bust has a natural patina and minor signs of age that enhance its authentic look. There are no major cracks or damage. Please see the photos for a detailed view of the surface texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade of solid cast metal, this bust has a heavy, substantial feel without the fragility of plaster versions. The dated inscription ties it firmly to the late Soviet period, adding a layer of historical context that collectors value. As a vintage Lenin bust and a classic example of Soviet propaganda art, it suits collections of Soviet political history, historical displays, and interiors with an industrial or brutalist character. Its compact desktop size makes it easy to display on a desk, shelf or mantel, where it works as both a historical artifact and a striking conversation piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678824824981,"sku":"EBAY-407023574997","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/lenin-bust-soviet-cast-aluminum-desktop-sculpture-1.jpg?v=1791647143","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/lenin-bust-soviet-cast-aluminum-desktop-sculpture","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}