NUDE BLACKSMITH MAN & SWORD Russian Cast Iron STATUE 70 Start Price USD 149.95 Current Price USD 149.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, December 01, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Location St.Petersburg, Russia See more about 'NUDE BLACKSMITH MAN & SWORD Russian Cast Iron STATUE 70' Description     NUDE MALE BLACKSMITH WITH A SWORD AND HAMMER Russian KASLI Art Studio Cast Iron Statue("We Shall Beat Swords into Plowshares" "hacer arados de las espadas" / "reforger les épées en socs" ).Size: 11"x8"x4". Vintage cast iron STATUE designed by legendary Soviet Russian sculptor E.Vuchetich. Made in USSR by famous Kasli Art Studio, c.1970's. Factory hallmark on bottom. Good condition, see the scans, please: Designed by well-known Soviet Russian sculptor E. VUCHETICH.VUCHETICH, EVGENIY VICTOROVICH, 1908 - 1974, Russian / Ukranian, well known sculptor. His bronze sculpture of "Beat the Swords Into Plowshares" was presented to the United Nations in December 1959 by the Government of the USSR.Here is an actual statue, in front of UN residency: (Picture given for reference only!)"Swords Into Plowshares"The United Nations garden contains several sculptures and statues that have been donated by different countries. This one is called "We Shall Beat Swords into Plowshares" and was a gift from the then Soviet Union presented in 1959. Made by Evgeniy Vuchetich, the bronze statue represents the figure of a man holding a hammer in one hand and, in the other, a sword which he is making into a plowshare, symbolizing man's desire to put an end to war and convert the means of destruction into creative tools for the benefit of all mankind.Piece of art! Limited edition! *** I accept credit card payments in USD, GBP, and EURO via:   I accept PayPal payments ONLY! Payment must be received within seven (7) days of auction end. This item iwill be shipped directly from St.Petersburg, Russia; shipping via Air Post. Usually it takes 10-15 days to Europe (UK) and 15-30 days to the rest of the World. Flat S&H rate- $70 WORLDWIDE (Heavy item!!!) Please email me any questions you have! HAPPY BIDDING!     Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!