{"product_id":"soviet-oil-painting-ivan-tsarevich-grey-wolf","title":"Soviet Oil Painting Ivan Tsarevich on the Grey Wolf – Folklore Art, Gilded Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet oil painting depicts one of the best-known scenes of Russian and Slavic folklore, Ivan Tsarevich on the Grey Wolf, based on the celebrated work by Viktor Vasnetsov. Ivan Tsarevich and Elena the Beautiful flee through a dark, enchanted forest on the back of the loyal Grey Wolf. The painting is done in oil on primed cardboard and comes in its original gilded wooden frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil painting, decorative art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairy tale Ivan Tsarevich and the Grey Wolf (after Viktor Vasnetsov)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on primed cardboard (картон грунтованный)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Combine of the Art Fund of the USSR, Podolsk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original vintage gilded wooden frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArt Board Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 x 70 cm (approx. 19.7 x 27.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize with Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 62 x 82 cm (24.4 x 32.3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4.5 cm (1.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Soviet factory stamp on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition for its age. The colors remain rich and atmospheric. The frame shows authentic signs of age, with minor scuffs and chips on the gilding. Please refer to the high-resolution photos to see the paint texture and the details of the factory stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eViktor Vasnetsov painted Ivan Tsarevich Riding the Grey Wolf in 1889, and the image became one of the most beloved illustrations of Russian fairy tales. In the Soviet era, art combines of the Art Fund of the USSR produced hand-painted versions of classic works for homes and public interiors. The Podolsk stamp on the back documents the origin of this piece, making it an appealing find for collectors of Soviet vintage art, Slavic folklore and mid-century decorative painting.\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":67681721122965,"sku":"EBAY-406917680489","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-oil-painting-ivan-tsarevich-grey-wolf-1.jpg?v=1791708783","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-oil-painting-ivan-tsarevich-grey-wolf","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}