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Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Op Art CLOSING SALE
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Op Art CLOSING SALE *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

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
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Abraham Palatnik. Op Art Cat Sculpture in Polyester Resin 1970's
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Huge Brazilian modern kinetic sculpture made of acrylic resin designed by Abraham Palatnik, part of
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Kinetic Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Resin, Acrylic

Small Vintage 1970s, Abraham Palatnik Op-Art Lucite Owl Figurine Brazil
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Abraham Palatnik Lucite owl Sculpture Figure Acrylic MCM. Good used condition overall, but please
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Abraham Palatnik. Op Art Pelican Sculpture in Polyester Resin 1970's
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Rare Brazilian modern kinetic sculpture in turquoise made of acrylic resin designed by Abraham
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Kinetic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

8.5 Inch Abraham Palatnik Lucite Giraffe Sculpture - Op Art CLOSING SALE
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch Abraham Palatnik Lucite Giraffe Sculpture - Op Art. CLOSING SALE *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Acrylic, Lucite

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
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

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
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owls Set of 3
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
Abraham Palatnik. These owls are the rare large 10 inch size. Two have the original label on bottom: Made
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Elephants Set of 3
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of three Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art red, green and tan elephants designed by Abraham
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Art Sculptural By Brazillian Abstract Artist Abraham Palatnik
Located in London, GB
Artist: Abraham Palatnik was a pioneer of the kinetic and technological art movement in Brazil
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Lucite

Rosenthal crystal bowl Abraham Palatnik Style
By Rosenthal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Rosenthal crystal bowl Abraham Palatnik Style A gorgeous hand crafted piece in excellent
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

Rosenthal crystal bowl Abraham Palatnik Style
Rosenthal crystal bowl Abraham Palatnik Style
H 2.37 in W 14.77 in D 18.71 in
Pop Art decorative Lucite Owl 3D Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique Postmodern 1970s decorative 3D owl, tabletop sculpture in clear Lucite well done piece. Triangle shape.
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Merle Edelman Op Art Face / Head with Eyes Inside Lucite / Acrylic 1970s
By Merle James Edelman, Abraham Palatnik
Located in St. Louis, MO
over a black geometric grid. Similar style as Abraham Palatnik. In fine condition, no issues noted.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tall cat animal sculpture by Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik, Lucite bold graphic details. In
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lucite

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

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Pop Art Colored Owl
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Downingtown, PA
figures can also be found in it. Reference: See Abraham Palatnik : A Pioneer of Technological Art. by
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Abraham Palatnik Op Art lucite owl , Brazil 1970s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Delft, NL
Abraham Palatnik Op Art lucite owl , Brazil 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

1970s Brazilian Abraham Palatnik Acrylic Cockerel
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in London, GB
1970s acrylic multicolored cockerel by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik. An op art design with
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

1950s Brazilian Abraham Palatnik Acrylic Owl
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in London, GB
1950s acrylic black and white owl by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik. An op art design with
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Large Abstract Optic Art Rare Pink Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Abraham Palatnik. Manufacturer: Abraham Palatnik. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Op Art Translucent Lucite Snail Sculpture by Brazilian Author Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century Op Art colorful translucent lucite snail sculpture by brazilian author Abraham
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Space Age Animal Sculptures

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Synthetic, Lucite, Acrylic, Plastic

1970s Brazilian Lucite Kinetic White Swan Designed by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in London, GB
1970s acrylic white swan by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik. An op art design with Kinetic lines
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculpt...

Materials

Lucite

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Penguin
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art penguin designed by Abraham Palatnik. Original label on bottom
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Penguin
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Penguin
H 6 in W 2 in L 6 in
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Cat
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art cat designed by Abraham Palatnik. Original label on bottom: Made
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Cat
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Cat
H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Birds
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art birds designed by Abraham Palatnik. Original labels on
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Birds
Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Birds
H 3.5 in W 8.75 in D 1.25 in
Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Whale in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
household interior! It is also in excellent condition. Abraham Palatnik (2 February 1928 – 9 May 2020) was
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Resin, Polyester

1970s Brazilian Midcentury Abraham Palatnik Op Art Kinetic Lucite Goose Figurine
Located in London, GB
1970s Abraham Palatnik (b.1928) black and white Goose figurine manufactured from Lucite. The
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

Abraham Palatnik painted glass. Brazil, 1950s.
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) rare painted glass with his characteristic traces. The renowned
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Kinetic Decorative Art

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Glass

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Whale, Brazil, 1970s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Downingtown, PA
Abraham Palatnik Lucite whale, 1970s. The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928) was the
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Lucite

Abraham Palatnik Op Art lucite owl , Brazil 1970s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Delft, NL
Abraham Palatnik Op Art lucite owl , Brazil 1970s Dimensions: 22cm Height, 11cm Width , 4 cm Depth
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Abraham Palatnik Tall Op Art Acrylic Owl Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun decorative piece with a nice scale. Great for collections. Optical pattern design.  
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Acrylic

Modern Op-Art Owl Sculpture by Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite op-art resin owl in black and white by Brazilian artist Abraham
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Resin

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Jumbo Whale 1970s Brazil Op Art
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Abraham Palatnik op art acrylic whale created in the 1970s as part of the Artemis collection, which
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Acrylic, Lucite, Paint

Abraham Palatnik set of three Op Art lucite owls, Brazil 1970s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Milan, IT
Abraham Palatnik set of three Op Art lucite owls, Brazil 1970s Original label
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Large Vintage Midcentury Op Art Lucite Kitty Cat Sculpture Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Montreal, QC
Large seated Lucite pop art cat figurine sculpture by Brazilian artist, Abraham Palatnik (b. 1928
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in St. Louis, MO
Tall cat animal sculpture by Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik, Lucite bold graphic details. In
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Op-Art Lucite Horse Head Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in St. Louis, MO
Horse head animal sculpture by Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik, Lucite bold graphic details. In
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

1970s Abraham Palatnik Lucite Peacock Bird Table Sculpture Translucent Art PAL
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting animal sculpture, lucite material is very vibrant in lit rooms. Less common form.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

Abraham Palatnik, Cat, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, circa 1960
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in PARIS, FR
Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) Sculpture "Cat", circa 1970 Kinetic art - Beautiful and rare
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Animal Sculptures

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Acrylic, Paint

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Elephant
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art elephant designed by Abraham Palatnik. Abraham Palatnik (born in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Elephant
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Elephant
H 4 in W 6 in D 1.5 in
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Dinosaur
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art dinosaur designed by Abraham Palatnik. A colorful stegosaurus in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Dinosaur
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Dinosaur
H 5.5 in W 11.5 in D 1.5 in
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owl
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art blue and black owl designed by Abraham Palatnik. Original label
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owl
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owl
H 7.5 in W 3 in D 1.5 in
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Leopard
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art leopard designed by Abraham Palatnik. Original label on bottom
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Leopard
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Leopard
H 5 in W 9 in D 1.25 in
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Anteater
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art anteater designed by Abraham Palatnik. Remnant of label on
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Anteater
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Anteater
H 3.25 in W 6.5 in D 1.5 in
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Flamingo
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art flamingo designed by Abraham Palatnik. Remnant of original label
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Flamingo
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Flamingo
H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Lucite Bird
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art blue, turquoise and black bird designed by Abraham Palatnik
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Lucite Bird
Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Lucite Bird
H 3.5 in W 6.5 in D 1.25 in
Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Lucite Bird
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art red, yellow and black bird designed by Abraham Palatnik
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Lucite Bird
Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Lucite Bird
H 3.5 in W 8.5 in D 1.25 in
Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owl
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art orange, yellow and black owl designed by Abraham Palatnik
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owl
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art blue and black owl designed by Abraham Palatnik. Original label
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Palatnik Midcentury Op Art Lucite Bird
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art blue, turquoise and black bird designed by Abraham Palatnik
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Lucite Parrot
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art red, yellow and black parrot designed by Abraham Palatnik
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Lucite Parrot
Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Lucite Parrot
H 7.75 in W 3 in D 1.625 in
Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Lucite Bird
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art red, yellow and black bird designed by Abraham Palatnik
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Lucite Bird
Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Lucite Bird
H 3.5 in W 8.5 in D 1.25 in
Palatnik Midcentury Op Art Lucite Bird
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art bird in pale yellow, white and black designed by Abraham
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Palatnik Midcentury Op Art Lucite Bird
Palatnik Midcentury Op Art Lucite Bird
H 6.25 in W 11 in D 1.25 in
Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owls
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite op art owls designed by Abraham Palatnik. Remnants of original
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owls
Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owls
H 5.5 in W 5 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Dogs
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art dogs, a Pointer and a Scottie, designed by Abraham
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Dogs
Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Dogs
H 5.5 in W 5 in D 1.5 in
Mid Century Palatnik Op Art Lucite Crane Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art crane sculpture designed by Abraham Palatnik. Original label on
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Palatnik Op Art Large Lucite Owl Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A rare large scale Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art owl designed by Abraham Palatnik. 31.25" high
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Roma, IT
(aged 92) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Cinematic art style Abraham Palatnik (February 2, 1928 - May 9, 2020
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960s
Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960s
H 3.15 in W 4.34 in D 0.4 in
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