Vtg Original Russian Bronze Sculpture Young Woman Nicolai Kuvshinoff Signed Art

DESCRIPTION Vintage bronze sculpture titled " Jeune Fille (young girl)" by Russian American sculptor Nicolai Kuvshinoff (1899-1997). Depicting the bust of a young lady with a long neck looking up at the viewer. Her strong countenance and meticulous hair illustrate her suitability as a partner for a potential spouse (a long neck was desirable and a sign of beauty). This piece which was a donation to a Ballet school reflects the quintessential beauty and strength of a ballerina in her pose. A beautifully sculpted piece by a renowned artist who is better known for his art than sculptures. Signed on the plaque: Jeune Fille Marie France Nicolai Kuvshinoff artist Donated by The Ivan Novikoff Foundation of Fine Arts Bronze signed : Nicolai Kuvshinoff Kuvshinoff was long-time artist in Seattle with a painting style called neo-cubist, Nicolai Kuvshinoff created abstract, bold works similar to works by Pablo Picasso. He was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States with his family when he was a child. They first lived in Minnesota and then moved to Seattle where his father built the Russian Orthodox St. Spiridon Church in Cascade where he was later married. He had many one-man shows throughout Europe and in the U.S, exhibiting a style that was called neo-cubist as it was Abstract and bold. His career began early in high school, he sketched fashion ads for the Bon Marche. That was followed by a stint at The Seattle Post-Intelligencer as a cartoonist, before he started his own art school in Port Townsend. In World War II he not only painted murals for Seattle nightclubs, but also for officers' clubs while he was in the armed forces between 1943 and 1946. During that time, he was decorated with two Bronze Stars. This would make a great birthday gift or as a great addition to any bronze sculpture, Russian or classical collection. MEASUREMENTS Sculpture on the plinth measures 6.25" deep by 7.5" wide by 10.75" tall and weighs 11lb 4oz. CONDITION In good condition considering age and use, ready to display with no damage (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).