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Limite do Imanente — Contemporary Sculpture in Ebonized Wood Satin Brass

$18,500
£14,039.71
€16,176.74
CA$26,137.55
A$28,005.97
CHF 15,023.24
MX$331,734.60
NOK 189,509.77
SEK 173,372.13
DKK 120,842.25

About the Item

Limite do Imanente is a sculptural proposition from Otávio Motta’s Third Movement—a meditation on how the sacred can remain fully contained within matter, not as transcendence, but as immanent presence held at the edge of visibility. A long, monolithic block of Brazilian hardwood is carved into a restrained horizon: dense, quiet, and weight-bearing. On its upper surface, a concave hollow opens an internal space—an intimate chamber within the body of the wood. Nested within this cavity rests a brass-clad sphere (Ø18 cm), conceived as contained radiance: not decorative, but suspended—an event withheld. The work’s focus is the threshold itself: the precise moment where the luminous approaches emergence, yet remains held by the material that shelters it. Hand-fabricated in the studio, the piece retains the tactile authority of carved wood while the sphere holds a soft, controlled glow. The sculpture is designed to be experienced under calm, lateral light, allowing shadow and reflection to articulate the “limit” where immanence gathers intensity without overflowing. Designed for floor installation, the work rests on discreet protective pads (felt or rubber), subtly lifting and safeguarding both the sculpture and the surface beneath it. Signed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Dimensions: 150 × 30 × 45 cm (59.1 × 11.8 × 17.7 in). Includes brass-clad sphere Ø18 cm. Materials/Techniques: Hand-fabricated; hand-carved Brazilian hardwood; metal core with resin + brass powder cladding; matte sealed finish.
  • Creator:
    Otávio Motta (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.66 in (55 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 59.06 in (150 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2025
  • Production Type:
    New Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    7-8 weeks
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Vargem Pequena, BR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OM-LDI-2025-001 Limite do Imanente 3rd Movement1stDibs: LU10792248385222

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