$630
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Auction: May 20, 2021 1:00:00 PM EDT
No place: Russian War Relief, Inc., 1941. Silkscreen. "American Russian Institute" stamp on verso. Condition: B-; pinholes in corners; bottom edge worn and creased; scattered soiling. 27 7/8 x 20 in. (711 x 508 mm).
Boris E. Efimov (1900-2008) was one of the most popular and successful political cartoonists of the Soviet era, producing numerous images like the above, many of which were favorites among front line Soviet soldiers.
Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.