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Vintage Soviet Cast Iron Statue: Valery Chkalov "The Pilot" - Socialist Realism
A powerful example of Soviet Socialist Realism, this heavy cast iron statuette depicts the legendary Valery Pavlovich Chkalov. A celebrated Soviet test pilot and Brigade Commander, Chkalov was awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union in 1936 for his historic non-stop flight over the North Pole. This piece captures the stoic and heroic aesthetic typical of mid-century USSR monumental art.
Historical ContextValery Pavlovich Chkalov (1904-1938) was a Soviet test pilot, brigade commander (1938), and Hero of the Soviet Union (1936).
Key Features
- This authentic Soviet-era statuette is a quintessential example of Socialist Realism, celebrating the heroic image of the "Stalinist Falcons" of the 1930s.
- The heavy cast iron construction provides a monumental presence despite its desk-sized proportions, reflecting the industrial strength of the USSR.
- The piece honors Valery Chkalov, one of the most famous figures in aviation history, making it a significant historical artifact for collectors of flight Socialist Realism (Socrealism)
- Subject: Valery Chkalov, Hero of the Soviet Union
- Material: Authentic Heavy Cast Iron
- Origin: USSR, 1960s
- Color: Brown
- Weight: 1180 g (~2.6 lbs)
- Size: Height: 21.5 cm (~8.46"),Width: 8.5 cm (~3.35"),Depth: 10 cm (~3.94"),Base Diameter: 6 cm (~2.36")
- Condition:Good vintage condition with a characterful aged patina; some dents and scratches; minor areas of paint loss consistent with age; small casting holes/pits - natural to the cast iron manufacturing process of the period. (See photos.)
Keywords: Valery Chkalov, Historical FigureSoviet, Statue, USSR Memorabilia, Collectible, Cast Iron, Socialist Realism, Art StyleAviation Hero, Soviet Pilot, Russian Vintage, Stalin era,PeriodHeroic art, Test Pilot, Historical FigureSoviet aviation, Antiquities,North Pole flight, Russian Aeronautica, Soviet decor, Vintage sculpture, Soviet History,*8304
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