Original 1973 Soviet May Day Poster – Artist V. Konyukhov – Lenizdat, Leningrad

This is an original 1973 Soviet May Day poster, published in Leningrad by Lenizdat — the Leningrad State Publishing House, one of the most respected Soviet publishers of the era. Designed by V. G. Konyukhov to mark May 1st — the Day of International Workers' Solidarity — it is classic Socialist Realism at its most optimistic: a worker embraces the globe beneath the bold "1 МАЯ" banner, projecting a sense of international unity and confidence that defined the early 1970s Soviet aesthetic.

What makes this piece particularly collectible is its provenance. The original printing plate information is preserved in the bottom margin, documenting the full production chain: artist, art editor, printer, and an original print run of just 10,000 copies. The original cover price of 0.10 ruble is also recorded — a small detail that serious collectors look for as a mark of authenticity.

Authenticity

100% Guaranteed Original Vintage Poster — not a modern reprint or reproduction.

Artist: V. G. Konyukhov (В. Г. Конюхов)
Art Editor: A. K. Timoshevsky
Year: 1973
Publisher: Lenizdat (Лениздат), Leningrad
Printer: Volodarsky Typography
Print Run: 10,000 copies
Original Cover Price: 0.10 ruble
Style: Socialist Realism
Size: 55 × 87 cm (21.7 × 34.3 in)
Medium: Offset lithograph on paper

Condition

Overall: Exceptionally well-preserved (Near Fine — Vintage Grade)

Wear: One small crease on the upper left corner and very minor age-related toning. No pinholes, no fading.

Details: Colours entirely intact and vivid. Paper clean with no tears, losses, or significant handling marks. Genuinely uncommon condition for a 50+ year-old Soviet lithograph.

This is an authentic vintage item. Please review the high-resolution photographs for a full and accurate representation. What you see is what you receive.

Shipping & Packaging

We handle historic paper with the utmost care to ensure it arrives immaculate.

Handling: Dispatched within 1–3 business days from our Sarajevo studio
Packaging: Rolled in acid-free tissue paper and shipped in a heavy-duty reinforced mailing tube — no folding, no creasing, no edge damage
Tracking: Fully tracked from our studio to your door
Standard delivery: Registered post (BH Pošta), arriving in 1–4 weeks
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Framing

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