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Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Parrot in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960

Creator: Abraham Palatnik
Offered by: Found Collectibles

Description
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic sculpture of a Horse in Resin by Abraham Palatinik made in the 1960s is beautiful!

This is part of the Artemis collection that features hundreds of different animals, each with sleek, flat silhouettes. Original label on bottom. So if you are looking to start a Brazilian Modern sculpture collection, start with this beautiful piece!
The cute sculpture is featured in our showroom on top of a Giuseppe Scapinelli coffee table and two Ouro Preto chairs from Michel Arnault.
Abraham Palatnik (2 February 1928 – 9 May 2020) was a Brazilian abstract artist and inventor whose innovations include kinechromatic art. Palatnik was born in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, lived from 1932 to 1947 in Israel before settling in Rio de Janeiro, where he spent most of his adult life. He is considered a Pioneer of technological art in Brazil for his early use of mechanical systems and light. He exhibited some of his works in the First Biennial of São Paulo in 1951. Two works by Palatnik are in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Dimensions: H7.5, W1.5, D1.6 (in) H19, W4, D4 (cm).

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Brazil
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Resin,Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	656683

Dimensions

W.	1.58 in;	H.	1.58 in;	D.	1.58 in;
W.	4.01 cm;	H.	4.01 cm;	D.	4.01 cm;

Message from Seller:

Found Collectibles is a furniture and décor gallery located in 225 West 36th Street, Suite 503 in New York City, dedicated to sourcing unique yet timeless collections from across the globe. Each collection tells a story particular to its time and place in history. Specializing in expert craftsmanship, we only feature small-batch, high-quality designs. Contact us: Mobile: +1 954 294 3099, Landline: +1 646 649 4260