Bidspirit auction | RUSSIAN PAINTING BOOK DESIGN NIKOLAI

RUSSIAN PAINTING BOOK DESIGN NIKOLAI TROSHIN HANS - Nikolai Troshin, Russian, 1897 to 1990, a mixed media painting on paper depicting the cover design for the Soviet-era childrens book Hans from the Toy Valley, published in Moscow circa 1930 by the Posrednik publishing house. The book was written by Margaret Morley and translated by M. Gorbunova-Posadova. The composition shows a young boy seated beside a donkey, holding a small toy animal, an image reflecting the story known in English as Donkey John of the Toy Valley. Russian Soviet Paintings And Book Designs For Collectors. Dimensions 8 3/8 x 6 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Creases, stains. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.