An interesting lot. A large Vasylkiv lion by Valerii and Nadiia Protoryievy

Nadiia (1926-2005) and Valerii (1924-1997) Protoryevy were a famous couple of ceramic artists, one of the most prominent masters of the Vasylkiv Majolica Factory. They worked at the factory from 1950 to the 1980s. Prior to that, they studied at the Kyiv School of Decorative and Applied Arts, where they were taught by, among others, Dmytro Holovko, Oleksandra Hriadunova, and Pelageia Hlushchenko.

The creative heritage of the Protoryev family occupies a significant place in the history of Ukrainian interior ceramics. They have been actively working in the field of decorative sculpture since the 1960s, focusing exclusively on images of the animal world. The heroes of Protyoriev's sculptures are rams, horses, deer and mountain goats, steppe birds and exotic lions. The attraction to fantastic motifs and deep red, brown and dark green colors form their unique artistic style.

For decades, the couple created their signature series of figures, now known under the common name "Kind Animals." They are certainly in demand among Violity users, and now the platform is about to open bidding for the Protorievs' large sculpture "Lion."

Collectors appreciate this kind and rare animal because of its respectable size and small edition. It looks especially impressive when paired with a small lion  from the same series.

Currently, fifty people are following the lot, and the price offer has crossed the 15,000 UAH mark.

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