Posted 8 years ago
jscott0363
(903 items)
Hello CW friends!!
Today, we have a vintage Russian Kasli rabbit figure. I'm not sure of the age of this one, but it is very old. This one is made of cast iron, very highly detailed and measures about 3.5" long and 2.5" tall.
He has some paint loss, but not too terribly bad. He is marked by the foundry on his underside.
From Wikipedia:
Kasli iron sculptures (cast-iron moulding) appeared in the middle of 19th century. The peculiarity of this sort of production in the row of the same products laid, first of all, in the clearness and the smoothness of the surface of the metal, and also in the skills of the craftsmen. The secret was in a great quality of iron, smelted on the fire from wooden coal, in the consistence of the forming sands and in the skills of the craftsmen. The best works of Kasli iron casting art made after the original models by the well-known Russian and Western European sculptors Peter Clodt von Jürgensburg, Eugene Lanceray, etc.
In 1860 the Kasli’s plant was honored with the Golden Award (The small golden medal of the Free Economical Society) in 1860. In a year a Small Silver Medal of Saint Petersburg’s Textile exhibition joined it. And a bit later – the honorable diplomas, silver and golden medals on the World Exhibitions in Paris (1867), in Vienna (1873), Philadelphia (1876), Copenhagen (1888), Stockholm (1897) and again in Paris (1900).
The art of iron figures making have made Kasli factory well known all over the world. Many of world wide known historical artistic sculptures and figures at Moscow and Saint Petersburg - and even iron made furniture at Winter palace - was produced at Kasli factory.
Thanks for stopping by to have a look!!
Scott
Never heard about Kasli, I'm very happy to admire your rabbit, and to learn something today :-)
Thank Kyra!!
I have one other Kasli rabbit, but they're the only ones in my collection. Thanks for the love and for stopping by. Always a pleasure to see you drop in.
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mareredware
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aura
All very much appreciated!!
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Kurt
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Thank you Thomas for the love and for stopping by my friend! Always a glad to have you stop by.
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Roy,
Thanks very much for the love!! Always appreciated my friend!
This is why I love CW. Collectors showing off their wonderful pieces and teaching us about them too. Thanks Scott!
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Mike
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Thank you Karen!!
I agree 100% with you. I've learned a tremendous amount from everyone on CW myself. Thanks for the wonderful comment and for stopping by. Always a pleasure to have you drop in and comment on my treasures!
Another wonderful peace Scott! Posts such as yours - including the history - adds so much to my enjoyment of your pieces. As stated earlier, this is what CW is all about... introducing each other to all of our different collections, their beauty and their histories.
Thanks!
Well, Thank you Rick!!!
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Love it and the info. You keep my interest inspired always. :)
Thank you so much OneGoodFind!! I do try:) Thanks for the love. Always so happy to see you drop in and comment. Much appreciated!!
Michael,
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Very nice!
I had not heard of this company either, they must not have made toys,lol
Thanks Tom!
Nope, they didn't make toys (that I'm aware of anyway). But, they made some really amazing cast figures and sculptures. Thanks for the appreciation and for stopping in. Always a pleasure to see you drop in.
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Who let the Russian bunnies out?
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