苏联铸金属半身像，宇航员（尤里·加加林）——早期太空时代收藏品——苏联，1960年代至70年代 - 军用配件

Presented here is an authentic cast-metal bust of Yuri Gagarin, the legendary pioneer of human spaceflight. The sculpture captures the youthful, determined expression associated with Gagarin shortly after his 1961 orbital mission, which forever changed the course of human history.

The bust features a strong, confident visage and the raised inscription “СССР”, indicating its symbolic purpose as a patriotic tribute during the height of the Soviet space programme.
The bronze-like surface, aged patina, and hollow foundry casting attest to genuine mid-20th-century production.

This piece is not merely a decorative object — it is a historic artefact of the Space Race, reflecting the aesthetics and ideological atmosphere of the USSR during one of its most triumphant eras.

Dimensions: approx. - 15 cm high
Material: cast metal alloy (bronze-coloured), patinated
Condition: good vintage condition; traces of age, oxidation inside the base, small surface marks. No restorations.
Origin: USSR, estimated 1960s–1970s

Why this piece stands out:
- Authentic Soviet cast (not a modern reproduction)
- Classic depiction of Gagarin, highly recognisable by collectors
- Rich vintage patina and expressive sculptural quality
- Ideal size for display among militaria, space memorabilia, or industrial design collections
- A powerful symbol of the 1960s Space Age innovation
- A rare opportunity to acquire a genuine Cold War relic with strong historical and aesthetic value.

Historical Background:
This bust belongs to the iconic category of Soviet space propaganda art that emerged after 12 April 1961, when Yuri Gagarin made the first human spaceflight aboard Vostok-1. In the 1960s–70s, factories, design workshops and local art foundries across the USSR produced metal and plaster busts of Gagarin to celebrate the triumph of Soviet science.

These items were displayed in schools, factories, military academies, Young Pioneer centres, and aerospace institutions. Their function was both educational and symbolic: the image of Gagarin embodied courage, technological progress, and the ideological victory of the USSR in the Space Race.

Busts of this type became emblematic objects of the Soviet Space Age aesthetic, highly collectible today due to their historical value and limited surviving examples.

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