A Very Nice Old Russian Cast STATUE of the Famous Russian Opera Singer Feodor Chaliapin (Chalyapin).
H=12" (31 cm). Weight: 4 1/2 pounds (2.0 kg).
Made in USSR of heavy metal alloy. Nice and extremely rare item. Author Murzin. Good condition, need some cleaning - see photo for all details.
Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin (1873 – 1938) was a Russian opera singer. Possessing a deep and expressive bass voice, he enjoyed an important international career at major opera houses and is often credited with establishing the tradition of naturalistic acting in his chosen art form.