Golden Cockerel Pushkin Fairy Tale Tsar Maiden ART BILIBIN USSR POSTCARD
$ 4.7
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Golden Cockerel Pushkin Fairy Tale Tsar Maiden ART BILIBIN USSR POSTCARD. The Tale of the Golden Cockerel (“Сказка о золотом петушке”), originally created in 1907. Text on reverse (translation): “The old man wished to argue, but quarreling with her was costly; she struck him on the forehead with her staff, he fell face down and died. Vintage Old Postcard. 100% Original! The Interesting card. Soviet Issue, Collection Russian Postcard. RARE! 1958 Ivan Bilibin Golden Cockerel Pushkin Fairy Tale Tsar Maiden USSR Postcard 📜 Description Vintage Soviet postcard featuring an illustration by Ivan Bilibin for Alexander Pushkin’s famous fairy tale The Tale of the Golden Cockerel (“Сказка о золотом петушке”), originally created in 1907. The richly decorative composition shows the Tsar and his court greeting the mysterious maiden in Bilibin’s iconic Russian fairy-tale style with ornate costumes, medieval architecture, and folkloric detail. Artist: Ivan Bilibin (1876–1942) — Illustration for: Alexander Pushkin “The Tale of the Golden Cockerel” — Year of artwork: 1907 — Soviet postcard edition: 1958 — Style: Russian fairy tale / folklore / Art Nouveau illustration — Printed in the USSR Text on reverse (translation): “The old man wished to argue, but quarreling with her was costly; she struck him on the forehead with her staff, he fell face down and died. The whole capital shuddered, while the maiden laughed: ‘Hee-hee-hee! Ha-ha-ha! Apparently she fears no sin.’” Perfect for collectors of: Ivan Bilibin art, Pushkin fairy tales, Russian folklore, Slavic mythology, Golden Cockerel illustrations, vintage USSR postcards, Art Nouveau book illustration. Approx. size: 4.1" x 5.9" (10 x 15 cm) (27) * * * For collectors and connoisseurs. The Soviet era is gone forever and can not return. Objects that era remains quite small. These items are now part of the world history of the 20th century. -------------------------------------------------- INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS Thank you for visiting my store! I guarantee your complete satisfaction with your purchase. I value your feedback and opinion. If you have any kind of question, please do not hesitate to reach me out. SHIPPING I Ship orders to different countries with options to combine orders to save on shipping fees. If you wish to order more than 1 item, write me, and I will combine some orders for you. Important Notes: How to combine orders When you want to order multiple items from my store. Choose what you want and click “ADD TO CART” instead of “Buy Now”. Go to the next product, click "Add to cart" again and this is possible for the next few days. Continue doing this until all items are in the "basket". I will combine the postage after you finish shopping. PLEASE do not pay until I combine your items into one invoice. Multiple purchases in total for postage, 1 postage regardless of the number of purchases. Besides, I always have special discounts for buyers, just get in touch and we can discuss your conditions. Orders will be shipped immediately after payment. All items are securely packed before shipment. Thank you once again!
