Rare Eastern European Finely Cast Bronze Tribute Portrait Bust of Revered Modernist Ukrainian Author Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky (1864–1913) Facsimile Cast “Signature of the Author” Circa 1905-1913

Name: Rare Eastern European Finely Cast Bronze Tribute Portrait Bust of Revered Modernist Ukrainian Author Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky (1864–1913) Facsimile Cast "Signature of the Author" Circa 1905-1913
SKU: 109363
Availability: InStock

Art, General

This dignified bronze bust is a rare and prestigious tribute to revered Ukrainian author Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky (1864–1913), the titan of Ukrainian modernism. Featuring the author’s own facsimile signature cast directly into the bronze, this piece was commissioned as an official likeness during the height of his literary career or as a memorial shortly after his passing in 1913. The sculpture is a masterful example of the Classical Realist style favored by the elite academic foundries of Kyiv and Lviv, capturing the “Great Humanist” with profound psychological depth.

The craftsmanship is exceptionally fine, highlighting Kotsiubynsky’s contemplative expression, meticulously detailed mustache, and period attire. The heavy bronze casting is finished with a rich, authentic natural patina that has developed over more than a century, emphasizing its historical provenance and an essential acquisition for collectors of fine Slavic art, history, or literary memorabilia.

Dimensions: height 12″ x width 7.25″ x depth 5.5″