A RUSSIAN GLASS VASE WITH CRYING WWI SOLDIER, AFTER I.V. SPINAR'S DESIGN, GUSEVSKY CUT GLASS FACTORY, CIRCA 1914-1916

of elongated cylindrical form, the recto of the vase features a Russian crying soldier wearing WWI period army fatigue, he stands with his head down with his hand reaching touching his forehead, in all white mimicking jasperware all against a black glass ground with a gold rimmed detail, overall height: 25.4 cm (10 in.)

PROVENANCE
Yuri Traisman Collection, Greenwich, Connecticut

CONDITION
Observed in frame, the painting appears in good condition. Rubbing to the gilt rim causing loss of gilt. Minor factory imperfections visible to the white soldier and landscape. Two minor chips to the interior rim of the vase. Imperfection to the glass lower left resulting in discoloration. Otherwise no significant issues to report.

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