{"product_id":"1989-soviet-russian-linocut-school-in-the-forest-signed-kirnichev-framed-art","title":"1989 Soviet Russian Linocut School in the Forest Signed Kirnichev Framed Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit of Sale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Piece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity (COA):\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Licensed Reprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Print\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linocut Printing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian Federation\u003c\/p\u003eVintage 1989 Soviet Russian Color Linocut – School in the Forest – Pencil Signed \u0026amp; Framed\n\nA delightful and beautifully detailed vintage Soviet Russian color linocut titled School in the Forest, depicting a whimsical woodland classroom filled with charming animal characters.\n\nA young girl stands before a chalkboard displaying the Russian word «Мама» (Mama \/ Mother), surrounded by forest animals including a bear, rabbit, squirrel, hedgehog, and woodpecker.\n\nThe colorful composition combines traditional Russian folk-art influences with the imaginative storytelling and decorative style associated with Soviet children’s book illustration.\n\nRich colors, detailed carved textures, and playful woodland imagery make this an appealing piece for collectors of Russian graphic art, fairy-tale illustration, vintage children’s artwork, and original printmaking.\n\nArtist \u0026amp; Provenance\n\nThe print is pencil-signed in the lower-right margin.\n\nThe original dealer label identifies the artist with a handwritten surname tentatively interpreted as Kirnichev (Кирничев). The exact spelling and artist’s identity have not been independently verified.\n\nThe original dealer label from Graphic Arts of the USSR, Hollis, New Hampshire, provides the following information:\n\n* Title: School in the Forest\n* Artist: Possibly Kirnichev (Кирничев), attribution unverified\n* Date: 1989\n* Medium: Original color linocut\n* Printshop location: Moscow, USSR\n* Edition size: 500, according to the original label\n* Signature: Pencil-signed in the lower-right margin\n* Dealer reference: C-22, with additional notation 3\/3\n* Presentation: Vintage framed and matted under glazing\n\nThe handwritten 3\/3 notation appears alongside the dealer reference and is not confirmed as an edition number.\n\nCondition\n\nVintage framed condition with age-related wear consistent with its age and presentation.\n\nThe artwork is displayed beneath glazing and has not been removed from its frame for examination.\n\nPlease review the photographs for the condition of the artwork, matting, frame, pencil signature, and original dealer label.\n\nРусское описание\n\n«Школа в лесу» — советская цветная линогравюра, Москва, 1989 год.\n\nОчаровательная винтажная линогравюра, изображающая сказочную лесную школу.\n\nМаленькая девочка стоит у доски, на которой написано слово «Мама». Вокруг неё собрались лесные звери: медведь, заяц, белка, ёж и другие обитатели леса.\n\nРабота выполнена в яркой декоративной манере, характерной для советской книжной графики и детской сказочной иллюстрации.\n\nСведения с оригинальной этикетки:\n\n* Название: «Школа в лесу» (перевод английского названия)\n* Год: 1989\n* Техника: цветная линогравюра\n* Место печати: Москва, СССР\n* Тираж: 500 экземпляров, согласно этикетке\n* Художник: предположительно Кирничев; точное прочтение фамилии не подтверждено\n* Подпись: карандашом в правом нижнем поле\n* Дилерский номер: C-22, дополнительная пометка 3\/3\n* Оригинальная этикетка: Graphic Arts of the USSR, США\n* Оформление: рама, паспарту, стекло\n\nСостояние винтажное, со следами времени. Работа не извлекалась из рамы. Пожалуйста, внимательно ознакомьтесь со всеми фотографиями.\n\n⸻\n\nA charming piece of Soviet-era graphic art, ideal for collectors of Russian folk art, original linocuts, woodland animal illustrations, and vintage children’s book imagery.\n\nSold as the single framed artwork shown. Carefully packaged for shipping. on and attribution information in this listing is based primarily upon the existing dealer label attached to the artwork, visible markings\/signature, and research conducted while cataloging the estate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing and associated research were prepared with AI assistance. No independent professional authentication or appraisal has been performed. Artist, title, date, medium, origin and edition information are therefore presented as stated on the accompanying label and\/or as visibly marked on the artwork, and should not be interpreted as an independent guarantee of authenticity or provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhotographs of the artwork, signature, frame and dealer label are provided so buyers may evaluate the piece and its identifying information for themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold as pictured and as found in the estate.","brand":"Colorado Estate Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48521446129835,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/8859\/7675\/files\/57_56422d2c-a919-44f5-b6f6-f4b69f661aa1.jpg?v=1793829316","url":"https:\/\/coestateantiques.com\/products\/1989-soviet-russian-linocut-school-in-the-forest-signed-kirnichev-framed-art","provider":"Colorado Estate Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}