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Ukrainian Vintage Porcelain Figurine "Fortune Telling on a Daisy" (Ussr 1962 Kyiv)

Ukrainian Vintage Porcelain Figurine "Fortune Telling on a Daisy" (Ussr 1962 Kyiv)

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The Ukrainian vintage porcelain figurine "Fortune Telling on a Daisy" (also cataloged as "He loves me, he loves me not") was designed by the celebrated Soviet Ukrainian sculptor Oksana Zhnikrup. 

Key Details:
  • Origin: Kyiv Experimental Ceramics and Art Factory (KEKhZ)
  • Era: Produced in the 1960s (often cited from 1962 onward)
  • Design: Features a young woman in traditional or folk attire pulling petals off a daisy.
  • Size: 28 cm x 16 cm (11 x 6.2 inch)
Historical Significance & Market
Zhnikrup is one of Ukraine's most famous mid-century porcelain artists. Her original sculptures gained international notoriety when artist Jeff Koons famously adapted another of her works, Ballerina Lenochka, into a massive monumental sculpture.
Original vintage KEKhZ pieces from this era are highly collectible. Values fluctuate greatly based on condition, original hand-painted detailing, and the presence of the authentic KEKhZ factory backstamp. 
  • To Buy or Authenticate: You can browse ongoing collector listings and historical sales for this exact figurine on platforms like eBay or the Eastern European collectible auction site Violity.
  • Learn More: Explore the digital archive of the Ukrainian Art Library to read more about Zhnikrup's legacy and factory markings.

 

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