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Brazilian Modern Sculpture of a Horse in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Sculpture of a Horse in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960s

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

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Resin

Brazilian Modern Bronze Snake Sculpture, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Bronze Snake Sculpture, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Bronze Snake Sculpture, 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Brazilian modern bronze snake sculpture, 1960s.

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

Materials

Bronze

Brazilian Modern Bronze Rhino Sculpture, 1970s
Brazilian Modern Bronze Rhino Sculpture, 1970s

Brazilian Modern Bronze Rhino Sculpture, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Brazilian modernist bronze sculpture of a Rhinoceros circa 1960.

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

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Bronze

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture, 1950s
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture, 1950s

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture, 1950s

By Pietrina Checcacci

Located in Miami, FL

Patinated bronze sculpture made by unknown artist. Brazil circa 1950s.

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

Materials

Bronze

Brazilian Modern Black Steel Abstract Table Sculpture, 1980s
Brazilian Modern Black Steel Abstract Table Sculpture, 1980s

Brazilian Modern Black Steel Abstract Table Sculpture, 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

Modern black steel table sculpture. Artist unknown. Brazil circa 1980s.

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Modern Transparent Lucite Sculpture on Black Base, 1980s
Brazilian Modern Transparent Lucite Sculpture on Black Base, 1980s

Brazilian Modern Transparent Lucite Sculpture on Black Base, 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

Brazilian modern lucite sculpture on black laminate base circa 1980s. Signed. Unknown artist.

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Franklin
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Franklin

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Franklin

Located in Miami, FL

Patinated bronze abstract sculpture by Brazilian artist Alvaro Franklin circa 1960s.

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

Materials

Bronze

Brazilian Organic Modern Abstract Sculpture on Granite Base, 1980s
Brazilian Organic Modern Abstract Sculpture on Granite Base, 1980s

Brazilian Organic Modern Abstract Sculpture on Granite Base, 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

Organic Brazilan modern patinated bronze abstract sculpture on granite base. Unsigned circa 1980s.

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Red Lacquered Abstract Table Sculpture
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Red Lacquered Abstract Table Sculpture

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Red Lacquered Abstract Table Sculpture

Located in Miami, FL

Brazilian modern red lacquered steel table sculpture circa 1970. Artist unknown.

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

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Modern Abstract Free-Standing Marble Sculpture

Brazilian Modern Abstract Free-Standing Marble Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

Brazilian Modern Abstract Free-Standing Marble Sculpture

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Figurative Mahogany Sculpture Mid-Century Modern 1950s Brazilian Abstract
Figurative Mahogany Sculpture Mid-Century Modern 1950s Brazilian Abstract

Figurative Mahogany Sculpture Mid-Century Modern 1950s Brazilian Abstract

Located in Dallas, TX

Figurative modernist hand-carved mahogany sculpture purchased in Brazil in the 1950s. Signed to the

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

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Modern Fiberglass and Lacquer Sculpture by Pietrina Checcacci, 1970s
Brazilian Modern Fiberglass and Lacquer Sculpture by Pietrina Checcacci, 1970s

Brazilian Modern Fiberglass and Lacquer Sculpture by Pietrina Checcacci, 1970s

By Pietrina Checcacci

Located in Miami, FL

Reddish orange lacquer over fiberglass modern sculpture by Italian-Brazilian artist Pietrina

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass, Lacquer

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Pita Hirs
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Pita Hirs

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Pita Hirs

Located in Miami, FL

Abstract bronze sculpture by Brazilian artist Pita Hirs.

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Bronze Female Sculpture on Granite Base, 1960s
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Bronze Female Sculpture on Granite Base, 1960s

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Bronze Female Sculpture on Granite Base, 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Patinated bronze modernist sculpture of female on granite base. Signed. Artist unknown.

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

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Granite, Bronze

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture on Granite Base
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture on Granite Base

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

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

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Granite, Bronze

Contemporary Brazilian Metal Flag Sculpture, 2012
Contemporary Brazilian Metal Flag Sculpture, 2012

Contemporary Brazilian Metal Flag Sculpture, 2012

Located in Miami, FL

Contemporary Brazilian modern steel flag sculpture on black acrylic box by unknown artist. Signed

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Ueda Satoko Clay Sculpture, Brazil, 1991
Ueda Satoko Clay Sculpture, Brazil, 1991

Ueda Satoko Clay Sculpture, Brazil, 1991

Located in Miami, FL

Abstract clay sculpture by Japanese-Brazilian artist and professor Ueda Satoko. Brazil 1991

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Raul Varnerin Brazilian Mid-Century Biomorphic Sculpture
Raul Varnerin Brazilian Mid-Century Biomorphic Sculpture

Raul Varnerin Brazilian Mid-Century Biomorphic Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

Brazilian Mid-Century biomorphic sculpture with a rich patina and a minimalistic design having 2

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

Pietrina Checcacci Brazilian Modern Kinetic Copper Sculpture on Granite Base
Pietrina Checcacci Brazilian Modern Kinetic Copper Sculpture on Granite Base

Pietrina Checcacci Brazilian Modern Kinetic Copper Sculpture on Granite Base

By Pietrina Checcacci

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Brazilian modern kinetic copper sculpture on black granite base by Italian-Brazilian

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Granite, Copper

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture on Glass and Granite Base, 1960s
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture on Glass and Granite Base, 1960s

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture on Glass and Granite Base, 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Patinated bronze sculpture of backside of woman suspended on smoked glass and held upright by a

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

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Granite, Bronze

Ueda Satoko Abstract Clay Sculpture, Brazil 1991
Ueda Satoko Abstract Clay Sculpture, Brazil 1991

Ueda Satoko Abstract Clay Sculpture, Brazil 1991

Located in Miami, FL

Abstract clay sculpture by Japanese-Brazilian artist and professor Ueda Satoko. Brazil 1991

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Acrylic Owl Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil, 1970s
Acrylic Owl Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil, 1970s

Acrylic Owl Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil, 1970s

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Acrylic Owl Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil, 1970s Acrylic sculpture by renowned Brazilian

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20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Abrstract Bronze and Aluminum Sculpture Signed Palermo, Brazil 1990s
Abrstract Bronze and Aluminum Sculpture Signed Palermo, Brazil 1990s

Abrstract Bronze and Aluminum Sculpture Signed Palermo, Brazil 1990s

Located in Miami, FL

Abstract geometric bronze and aluminum sculpture on black base by Brazilian plastics artist Palermo

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Aluminum, Bronze

Mid-Century Brazilian Bronze and Resin Duck Sculpture, 1960s
Mid-Century Brazilian Bronze and Resin Duck Sculpture, 1960s

Mid-Century Brazilian Bronze and Resin Duck Sculpture, 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Brazilian mid-century duck sculpture with bronze head and feet with a resin body circa 1960s.

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

Materials

Bronze

Yutaka Toyota brazilian steel and wood wall sculpture 1982
Yutaka Toyota brazilian steel and wood wall sculpture 1982

Yutaka Toyota brazilian steel and wood wall sculpture 1982

By Yutaka Toyota

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible YUTAKA TOYOTA steel wall sculpture polychromed in blue in perfect conditions signed and

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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Roberto Vivas Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Bronze Base, Brazil 1960s
Roberto Vivas Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Bronze Base, Brazil 1960s

Roberto Vivas Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Bronze Base, Brazil 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Brazilian modern abstract bronze sculpture on bronze base signed by Roberto Vivas circa

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

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Bronze

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Figure Sculpture Brazil art
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Figure Sculpture Brazil art

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Figure Sculpture Brazil art

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Abraham Palatnik (Brazilian, 1928–2020) Lucite Owl Sculpture, c. 1960s–70s Cast acrylic (Lucite

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Acrylic, Lucite

Matéria que Sente Contemporary Sculpture, Brazilian Wood Resin & Metal Handcraft
Matéria que Sente Contemporary Sculpture, Brazilian Wood Resin & Metal Handcraft

Matéria que Sente Contemporary Sculpture, Brazilian Wood Resin & Metal Handcraft

By Otávio Motta

Located in Vargem Pequena, BR

Matéria que Sente is a contemporary sculptural work by Brazilian artist Otávio Motta, created as a

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Abraham Palatnik Modernist Rooster Sculpture in Multicolor Acrylic Resin, Brazil
Abraham Palatnik Modernist Rooster Sculpture in Multicolor Acrylic Resin, Brazil

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

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Acrylic

O Contato Contemporary Sculpture, Brazilian Hardwood, Satin Brass Sphere, Steel
O Contato Contemporary Sculpture, Brazilian Hardwood, Satin Brass Sphere, Steel

O Contato Contemporary Sculpture, Brazilian Hardwood, Satin Brass Sphere, Steel

By Otávio Motta

Located in Vargem Pequena, BR

touches the visible and quietly reorients it. In Otávio Motta’s language, sculpture becomes a site of

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Steel

Brazilian Signed Wall-Mounted Wall Sculptures by Artist Leonardo Bueno
Brazilian Signed Wall-Mounted Wall Sculptures by Artist Leonardo Bueno

Brazilian Signed Wall-Mounted Wall Sculptures by Artist Leonardo Bueno

By Leonardo Bueno

Located in Miami, FL

Brazilian Signed Wall-Mounted Wall Sculptures by Artist Leonardo Bueno Offered for sale is a set

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Wall-mounted Scul...

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Jacaranda

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Doves Bird Brazil, 1970s
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Doves Bird Brazil, 1970s

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Doves Bird Brazil, 1970s

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Doves bird sculpture in Lucite and acrylic by Abraham Palatnik, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Resin, Acrylic, Lucite

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Acrylic Jumping Fish Scukpture, 1960s
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Acrylic Jumping Fish Scukpture, 1960s

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Acrylic Jumping Fish Scukpture, 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Brazilian mid-century acrylic sculpture of a jumping fish circa 1960s.

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

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Acrylic

Silver Plated and Amethyst Decorative Bird Sculpture, Brazil circa 1970
Silver Plated and Amethyst Decorative Bird Sculpture, Brazil circa 1970

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

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Amethyst, Silver Plate

Brazilian Mid-Century Bronze Heron Sculptures - A Pair
Brazilian Mid-Century Bronze Heron Sculptures - A Pair

Brazilian Mid-Century Bronze Heron Sculptures - A Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Brazilian sculptures of two herons circa 1960s. Dimensions: Large - w3.25” d7” h14.75”

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Modern Brazilian Rock Crystal Obelisks
Pair of Modern Brazilian Rock Crystal Obelisks

Pair of Modern Brazilian Rock Crystal Obelisks

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous pair of modern rock crystal obelisks from Brazil. A fabulous decorative accessory!

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens

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Rock Crystal

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Resin Toucan on Stand, 1960s
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Resin Toucan on Stand, 1960s

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

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Large Horse Head by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik
Mid-Century Modern Large Horse Head by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik

Mid-Century Modern Large Horse Head by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Doornspijk, NL

of the technological movement in Brazilian art and was a Pioneer in making Kinetic sculptures. In

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

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Brutalist Wall Art Assemblage by Shih Hwa
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Brutalist Wall Art Assemblage by Shih Hwa

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Brutalist Wall Art Assemblage by Shih Hwa

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-century modernist abstract fish sculpture by Brazilian artist, Shih Hwa. Assemblage comprised

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

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Steel

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Stained Gourd with Hot Needle Point Figures
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Stained Gourd with Hot Needle Point Figures

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Stained Gourd with Hot Needle Point Figures

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Brazilian tribal art gourd sculpture with stained finish and hot needle point artistry

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Mid-century Modern Parrot Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960s
Mid-century Modern Parrot Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960s

Mid-century Modern Parrot Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960s

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in New York, NY

These works are part of Abraham Palatnik’s collection of vintage mid-century Lucite sculptures

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Large Resin Dove by Abraham Palatnik Brazil , 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Large Resin Dove by Abraham Palatnik Brazil , 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Large Resin Dove by Abraham Palatnik Brazil , 1970s

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-Century Modern Large Resin Dove by Abraham Palatnik Brazil , 1970s Dimensions: 21,5cm Width

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Sculpture by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Sculpture by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Sculpture by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960's

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

sensibility into pure form. This iron sculpture stands 242 cm tall, rising from a square base that bears the

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Giraffe Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Giraffe Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Giraffe Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in New York, NY

sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an artist and

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Giraffe Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Giraffe Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Giraffe Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in New York, NY

sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an artist and

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Flamingo Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Flamingo Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Flamingo Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in New York, NY

sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an artist and

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Walrus Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Walrus Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Walrus Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in New York, NY

sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an artist and

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Pelican Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Pelican Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Pelican Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in New York, NY

sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an artist and

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Zebra Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Zebra Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Zebra Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in New York, NY

sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an artist and

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Elephant Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Elephant Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Elephant Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in New York, NY

sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an artist and

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Lhama Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Lhama Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Lhama Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in New York, NY

sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an artist and

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Arara Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Arara Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Arara Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960's

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in New York, NY

These works are part of Abraham Palatnik’s collection of vintage mid-century Lucite sculptures

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Acrylic

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Brazilian Modern Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Brazilian modern sculpture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, plastic and lucite. There are 217 variations of the antique or vintage piece of Brazilian modern sculpture you’re looking for, while we also have 102 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of Brazilian modern sculpture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of Brazilian modern sculpture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of Brazilian modern sculpture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Abraham Palatnik, Pietra Gallery and Knót Artesanal are consistently popular.

How Much is a Brazilian Modern Sculpture?

A piece of Brazilian modern sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,203, while the lowest priced sells for $80 and the highest can go for as much as $80,676.

On the Origins of Brazilian

More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.

Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.

Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.

The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.

Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewoodjacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.

Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairssofastables and more.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Brazilian Modern Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Rodin was called the Father of Modern Sculpture because he turned away from the traditional aim of sculptors and inspired future artists with his new approach. Instead of seeking to capture just how subjects looked, Auguste Rodin attempted to convey their emotions and inner lives through his pieces. You can see evidence of this in the simple yet dramatic quality of his most famous works like The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss. Find a variety of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.