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Place of Origin: South American
Emiliano Céliz, Les Escargot, Silver-plated Sculpture, Argentina, 2023
By Emiliano Céliz
Located in New York, NY
Céliz begins each piece with an idea (rather than sketches) and in the making of it discovers his final design. More incredible still, his decorative artworks are often wrought from ...
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2010s South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Op Art
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Op Art This Abraham Palatnik dolphin sculpture is in very nice vintage condition and shows no chips, cracks, or repairs. It is ab...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Mid-Century Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik Signed
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Tall cat animal sculpture by Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik, Lucite bold graphic details. In very nice condition. Retains made in Brazil label, plus artist initials inside sculptu...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Signed Gerson Silver-Plate and Amethyst Duck Sculptures and Objects Pair Of 90 s
By R. Gerson
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of vintage signed Gerson Silver-Plate duck sculptures and or objects have amethyst bodies in layers. Gerson is a Brazilian artist and these are both signed Gerson BA-P 90....
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1990s Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Silver Plate

Palatnik Midcentury Op Art Lucite Rabbit
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art rabbit sculpture by Abraham Palatnik. Original label on bottom: Made in Brazil. Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) is a Brazilian artist and inventor who...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Brazilian Modern Bronze Snake Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modern bronze snake sculpture, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Trio Lapis Lazuli Parrots on Quartz Base
Located in Houston, TX
Trio of hand-carved Lapis Lazuli parrots with rock quartz specimen on marble base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Quartz

1960s Artisan Brass Metal Art Turquoise Gemstone Partridge Dove Bird Sculptures
By Joaquin Tinta
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautiful pair of South American metal art. The lighter one has impressed marks on bottom, Tinta Taller Ecuador. The duller more copper shaded one has no markings.    
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th century Abraham Palatnik Brazil Lucite Zebra Op Art Animal Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Sarasota, FL
Abraham Palatnik lucite sculpture of a Zebra. In excellent condition with no issues to report. Great example of Op Art sculpture from a well known Brazilian artist.
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Mid-20th Century Other South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Midcentury Rare Lucite Sheep Sculptures by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of midcentury Lucite sheep very rare to find sculptures by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, circa 1960s. Palatnik was a Pioneer in the "Kinetic and Op Art movements". The piec...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

1970 s Porcelain Bull - Pablo Zabel, Chile
By Pablo Studio
Located in Bern, CH
1970s Pablo Zabal Chile decorative porcelain bull. With insert for use as a candle holder. Signed on base: Pablo Zabal Chile. Diameter: ca. 28cm. Height:...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Carved Stone Cockatoo Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Carved stone cockatoo sculpture caught in the action of landing on an amethyst geode. Featuring a lofty combination of colors and textures with an u...
Category

20th Century Folk Art South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Abraham Palatnik Modernist Rooster Sculpture in Multicolor Acrylic Resin, Brazil
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Lisboa, PT
A striking example of Brazilian modernist artistry, this sculptural acrylic rooster by Abraham Palatnik (1928–2020) dates from the 1970s and showcases the artist's signature techniqu...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Abraham Palatnik, large cat, lucite, Brazil, c.1970.
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large lucite cat with black decoration. The largest size of cat made by Palatnik. Signed in the piece, excellent condition, c.1970, made in Brazil.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Extra Large Resin Eagle by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Beautiful bird of prey by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik. Rare colored XXL eagle. The brown-red plumage has been applied consciously on the resin. The white neck and tail feather...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture on Granite Base
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated bronze Macaw Parrot (Papagaio) sculpture on granite base by unknown artist. Brazil circa 1950s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Joaquin Taller Tinta Ecuador Bird MCM Sculpture - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wear consistent with age and use. The artisan metalsmith crafted bird table sculptures, heavily influenced by South American historical design elements. Joaquin Taller Tinta Ecuador...
Category

20th Century Folk Art South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Silver and Amethyst Bird Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical silver bird with natural quartz crystal.
Category

1970s Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Hand Carved Fluorite Hummingbirds on a Watermelon Tourmaline in Quartz Matrix
Located in New York, NY
This Hummingbirds carving is a unique piece of art, carved from museum-quality fluorite with onyx eyes and a carnelian beak. The owls is perched atop a green tourmaline and quartz ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Tourmaline

Silver and Turquoise Bird Sculpture by Joaquin Taller Tinta
By Joaquin Tinta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver bird sculpture by Ecuadoran silversmith, Joaquin Taller Tinta, c.1960s, Ecuador. This piece features a seated bird sculpture with cabochon turquoise eyes and incised details along the wing and tail. The tail showcases a round cutout with a silver charm. Marked - "Taller Tinta Ecuador...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Mid-Century Modern Zebra Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960 s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
This piece is one of Abraham Palatnik's (1928–2020) collectible vintage Mid-Century Lucite sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Abraham Palatnik. Owl II, c 1970. Signed under the base. Painted acrylic resin
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in PARIS, FR
This captivating piece, entitled "Owl II", is a creation by the artist Abraham Palatnik, dating from about 1970. Made of acrylic resin painted with artistic meticulousness, this work...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

8.5 Inch Abraham Palatnik Lucite Giraffe Sculpture - Op Art
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch Abraham Palatnik Lucite Giraffe Sculpture - Op Art. This Palatnik giraffe sculpture is in good vintage condition, having no chips or cracks...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owls Set of 3
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of three large scale Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art orange, blue and gray owls designed by Abraham Palatnik. These owls are the rare large 10 inch size. Two have the original...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Primitive pantera onca brazilian stool in noble wood circa 1900
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible primitive brazilian stool in noble wood representing 'Panther'circa 1900
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1950s International Style Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Lucite Panda Designed by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Charming panda made by Abraham Palatnik. The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928) was the founder of the technological movement in Brazilian art, and a pioneer in making kinet...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Mid Century Modern Ceramic Toucan Figurine in Black - Brazil
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A painted ceramic bird figurine. Made in Brazil, this small statue is of a toucan, in black, sitting upon a brown tree branch. His beak is in yellow and p...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Abraham Palatnik Set of Two Horse s Heads
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Two horse's head by Abraham Palatnik. One is 10 cm high, 8.5 cm wide and 2 cm deep. The other is 7 cm x 6.5 cm x 2 cm. The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928) was the found...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Carved Geode Hardstone Parrot Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three stunning carved stone birds mounted on Quartz specimens. The two orange parrots are carved from orange Calcite and trimmed in Lapis. The cockat...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Carved Rock Crystal Parrot Mounted on an Amethyst Cluster 13"H
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 13-inch high carved rock crystal parrot, meticulously handcrafted in Argentina, presents a stunning depiction of artisanal craftsmanship. Perched atop a vibrant amethy...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal

1960s Joaquin Taller Tinta Ecuador Turquoise Onyx Birds Silver MCM Sculptures
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of birds with some denting, and heavy patinations, normal tarnishing to dark tarnishing and black staining. Joaquin Humberto Tinta Figueroa (1934- ) The original taller was ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Quartz Cockatiel on White Granite and Tourmaline 2481
Located in Houston, TX
Hand-carved quartz cockatiel sculpture with white granite and tourmaline specimen set on marble base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, Granite

Quartz Pelican on Black Tourmaline
Located in Houston, TX
Hand-carved Quartz pelican sculpture set on a black tourmaline natural mineral specimen on lucite base.
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21st Century and Contemporary South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline

Pair Quartz Parrots on Amethyst Base
Located in Houston, TX
21st Century pair of Brazilian masterfully carved quartz parrots (obsidian beaks, rose and natural quartz bodies) on a large natural amethyst specimen base.
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21st Century and Contemporary South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Abraham Palatnik Large Giraffe Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Gorgeous large size resin giraffe sculpture by Brazilian artist Araham Palatnik. Black outline detail encased in clear resin with yellow ombre at the base.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Gilded Carved Quartz Horse Bust
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome and chic hand carved quartz horse head bust with gilded mount on acrylic base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Silver Plated and Amethyst Decorative Bird Sculpture, Brazil circa 1970
By Binazzi
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Nice decorative exotic bird sculpture / Paperweight / Decorative item. Silver plated and amethyst, circa 1970, Brazil. Stamped underneath Gerson BA P90. This object would be stunnin...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Silver Plate

Carved Stone Parrot
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Brazilian parrot carved from semi precious stones perched on a quartz geode and presented on a lucite base.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Resin Toucan on Stand, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated brass Toucan sculpture with dark maroon colored resin body suspended from brass metal stand, Brazil 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Very Large Lucite Giraffe by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very rare: a Palatnik animal figurine of half a meter high. This giraffe truly is a showpiece in any room. Almost new, it comes from the unpacked inventory of a store selling design ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Panda Bear Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Abraham Palatnik Lucite panda bear sculpture Mid-Century Modern.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Long Folk Art Articulated Flexible Carved and Hand-Painted Snake Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming folk art carved articulated snake sculpture crafted to mimic realistic snake motion (ca. 1980s, likely South American). Hand-painted body and facial details present. Unusual...
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1980s Folk Art Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Brazilian indigenous art. Turuza Wauja. Sculpture Tamanduá, 2022.
Located in PARIS, FR
Turuza Wauja Sculpture Tamanduá, 2022 Mogno wood, graphics in natural pigments and snail shell 15 x 72 x 11 cm 5 91/100 x 28 7/20 x 4 33/100 in Carved from solid Piranheira wood and...
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2010s Folk Art South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Set of Geese in Acrylic Glass by Abraham Palatnik, 1970 s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Lisboa, PT
This set of geese was designed and made by Abraham Palatnik, in Brazil, during the 1970's. The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928 - 2020) was the founder of the technological mo...
Category

1970s Kinetic Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Ceramic White and Yellow Cockatiel Bird Figurine, Brazil
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite ceramic table sculpture was created in Brazil. Made of ceramic, and glazed in crisp white, yellow, and brown, this MCM sculpture of a Cockatiel ...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Pelican Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960 s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
This piece is one of Abraham Palatnik's (1928–2020) collectible vintage Mid-Century Lucite sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an ...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Polished Hand Carved Fluorite Finch on a Green Tourmaline in Quartz Matrix (5.5"
Located in New York, NY
This Finch carving is a unique piece of art, carved from museum-quality fluorite with garnet eyes and carnelian beaks. The finches are perched atop a ruby in quartz matrix and mounte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Tourmaline

1970s Pair of Brass Dragon Bird Sculptures by Joaquin Tinta
By Joaquin Tinta
Located in Southampton, NJ
Spanish name: Ave Dragón, Translation: Dragon Bird Pair of handmade polished brass dragon birds with abstract embossed and engraved details. Each sculpture is uniquely engraved with designs to compliment its elegant modern form. Encrusted gemstone turquoise eyes. Stamped with makers mark, Taller...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Brass Hummingbird in Flight Sculpture by Joaquin Tinta
By Joaquin Tinta
Located in Southampton, NJ
Spanish name: Colibrí de Rama, Translation: Branch Hummingbird Handmade polished brass hummingbird with abstract embossed and engraved detail. This unique design can be displayed as...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Lucite Toucan Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century lucite toucan sculpture by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, circa 1960s. Palatnik was a Pioneer in the Kinetic and Op Art movement. This p...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Carved Stone Parrots
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of birds carved from various semiprecious stones with an amusing expression and brass feet perched on carved stone tree trunks.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Mid-Century Modern Joaquin Taller Sterling Silver Figural Bird Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver figural bird or chicken was done by renowned South American silversmith Joaquin Taller in the period and style of Mid-Century Mode...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Rock Crystal Rose Quartz Bird Sculpture with Amethyst Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heron bird sculpture made with rock crystal, rose quartz, agate, amethyst and metal limbs. Stands on a gorgeous amethyst base with flower details made of tiger's eye petals.
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2010s South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Metal

Brazilian Modern Sculpture of a Horse in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Heron in Resin by Abraham Palatinik made in the 1960s is gorgeous! This is part of the Artemis collection that featur...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Abraham Palatnik Brazil Mid-Century Lucite Acrylic Elephant Op Art Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Abraham Palatnik Brazil Mid-Century Lucite Acrylic Elephant Op Art Sculpture Kinetic sculpture of an elephant. Made of so-called lucite acrylic with integrated pattern, blue and blac...
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Mid-20th Century Kinetic South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Geese in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of geese designed and made by Abraham Palatnik. The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928 - 2020) was the founder of the technological movemen...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Giraffe Sculptures by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of midcentury Lucite giraffe sculptures by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, circa 1960s. Palatnik was a Pioneer in the "Kinetic and Op Art moveme...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Extra Large Herons in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of big herons designed and made by Abraham Palatnik. The indicated diameter below applies to the base of the statuette. The Brazilian artist Abr...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Turuza Wauja. Two-headed bird Sculpture-Bench, 2024 Brazilian wood
Located in PARIS, FR
Turuza Wauja – Two-headed Bird Sculpture-Bench, 2024 Hand-carved by Indigenous Wauja artisans from the Xingu region in Brazil, this remarkable sculpture-bench represents a two-heade...
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2010s Folk Art South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Shell, Paint

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