In 1998, Alex Soldier was commissioned by a private collector to make a statuette of Vladimir Vysotsky, an iconic Russian singer, songwriter, poet, and actor whose career had an immense and enduring effect on Russian culture. The statuette is made of more than 100 components and presents a complex integration of meaning, design and superb craftsmanship. Handcrafted in New York City.
Based on original sketch by sculptor Alexander Rukovishnikov.
925 Sterling Silver plated with gold and rhodium (platinum family).
Height: 300 mm, 11.8 inches.
