Lenin Bust - Vladimir Ilyich Lenin - on marble base - Lenin Statue

Lenin in Bronze: A Masterpiece of Revolutionary Endurance - Signed

This impressive bronze Lenin sculpture brings us into close proximity with one of the most important minds of the 20th century. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, born on April 22, 1870, in Simbirsk on the Volga, was a pioneer of the Bolshevik Revolution and founder of the Soviet Union. His vision and persuasiveness not only created a political movement, but also changed the world. This meticulously modeled bust reflects the unwavering determination that characterized Lenin: the determined gaze, the firm jaw, the brow that bears unyielding ideals. Every corner of the face seems to tell a story – from Poltava to Petrograd, from the Tsarist era to the November Revolution.

From the Origin of the Idea to the Bronze Experience

The model for this Lenin statue was originally created in the early 1920s, when artists and contemporaries were still reeling from the aftermath of the revolution. The unknown sculptor, who created this work of art in his studio in Moscow or St. Petersburg, deliberately chose the classic format of a portrait bust to immortalize Lenin in his role as a thought leader and organizer. He painstakingly modeled the face in clay, allowing every wrinkle on his forehead, every curve of his cheeks, and every line around his mouth to reveal a nuance of Lenin's personality. The clay model was then cast in bronze using the lost-wax process at a renowned foundry. The warm luster of the metal contrasts beautifully with the darker patina accents in the eye sockets and shadow lines, giving the Statue of Lenin a sense of life and allowing the viewer to feel close to the historical figure.

An Icon Between Light and Shadow

The distinctive gaze of this Lenin sculpture pierces the space: Sharply sculpted eyebrows give Lenin an aura of unconditional determination, while the soft contours of his cheek pads and his slightly pursed mouth simultaneously convey compassion. No superfluous decoration spoils the image—rather, every use of bronze pigmentation and light hand polish is carefully considered. Where the light hits the forehead, a soft gold shimmers, inevitably evoking the idea of ​​enlightenment and revolutionary renewal. A rich dark brown accumulates in the deeper grooves next to the nostrils and along the jawline, symbolizing the traces of struggle: the battles against oppression and social injustice, to which Lenin dedicated his entire life.

Lenin's historical significance deepens

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin was more than just a political theorist. He was the driving force behind the movement that overthrew the Tsarist regime in 1917 and redefined the course of history. After returning from years of exile, Lenin led the Bolsheviks and initiated war bonds that ended the First World War for Russia. In the turmoil of the civil war, he formed the foundations of the socialist state, introduced land reform, and established the NEP (New Economic Policy), which aimed at both economic stability and ideological clarity. His unwavering belief in the ability of the proletariat to create a new social order left a lasting mark on political theory and practice. The statue of Lenin we see here reminds us not only of Lenin the man, but of Lenin the visionary – and stands as a testament to his faith in the power of collective action.

A Look into the Present: Integration and Impact

Whether in the familiar setting of a library, where people philosophize over the books of Marx and Engels, or in a museum context where political art is the focus – this Lenin statue is equally impactful. Placed on a simple, dark base, it inevitably draws the eye and invites you to pause, reflect and be reminded: of the origins of modern social movements, of the tension between idea and power, of the struggle for justice that continues to this day. In a space where light and shadow dance together, the duality of vision and reality is reflected in Lenin's gleaming bronze face – and challenges us to take a stand. 

A legacy in stone and metal 

This Lenin bust remains not only an artistic testament, but a historical statement. It evokes not only the man who led Russia in an unprecedented revolution, but also the power of great ideas that do not work with words alone, but continue to exist in form and shape. As a statue of Lenin, it is one of those works that will be discussed, studied, and questioned for generations to come. Just like Lenin's writings themselves, this bronze bust remains an impetus to question existing orders and consider how individual conviction can change the world forever.

Height: 15.5 cm
Width: 9 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Weight: 1.2 kg
100% Bronze