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Palatnik Cat

Abraham Palatnik, large cat, lucite, Brazil, c.1970.
Abraham Palatnik, large cat, lucite, Brazil, c.1970.

Abraham Palatnik, large cat, lucite, Brazil, c.1970.

$1,250

H 15.75 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in

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

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Abraham Palatnik. Op Art Cat Sculpture in Polyester Resin 1970's
Abraham Palatnik. Op Art Cat Sculpture in Polyester Resin 1970's

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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Mid-Century Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik Signed
Mid-Century Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik Signed

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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Large Optic Lucite Cat by Abraham Palatnik
Large Optic Lucite Cat by Abraham Palatnik

Large Optic Lucite Cat by Abraham Palatnik

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H 8 in W 5 in D 1.62 in

Large Optic Lucite Cat by Abraham Palatnik

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Midcentury optic cat in clear Lucite by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil. A world famous design by this

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Abraham Palatnik, Cat, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, C. 1960
Abraham Palatnik, Cat, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, C. 1960

Abraham Palatnik, Cat, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, C. 1960

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in PARIS, FR

Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) Sculpture "Cat", c. 1960 Polyester resin and pigment in red, black

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Palatnik Op Art Lucite Cat

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Cat

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H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 3 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

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Vintage Abraham Palatnik Acrylic Cats, Pair
Vintage Abraham Palatnik Acrylic Cats, Pair

Vintage Abraham Palatnik Acrylic Cats, Pair

By Abraham Palatnik

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Made in Brazil by artist Abraham Palatnik, circa 1960s, these acrylic standing cats are signed by

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Midcentury Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik
Midcentury Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik

Midcentury Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik

By Abraham Palatnik

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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

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

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

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in New York, NY

Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Cat in Resin by Abraham Palatinik

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Set of Lucite Sculptures
Set of Lucite Sculptures

Set of Lucite Sculptures

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H 12.25 in W 6 in D 1.5 in

Set of Lucite Sculptures

Located in Winter Park, FL

Rare collection of 4 lucite sculptures by Abraham Palatnik circa 1960's Cat 6.75" L x 7

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Abraham Palatnik, Cat, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, circa 1960
Abraham Palatnik, Cat, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, circa 1960

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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Midcentury Lucite Cat Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik
Midcentury Lucite Cat Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik

Midcentury Lucite Cat Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik

By Abraham Palatnik

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Midcentury Lucite cat sculpture by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, circa 1960s. Palatnik was a

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

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Lucite

Mid Century Modern Lucite Cat Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil
Mid Century Modern Lucite Cat Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil

Mid Century Modern Lucite Cat Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Cool mid century lucite cat sculpture by Abraham Palatnik with original label, Brazil. Abraham

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik
Mid-Century Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik

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

Large Vintage Midcentury Op Art Lucite Kitty Cat Sculpture Abraham Palatnik
Large Vintage Midcentury Op Art Lucite Kitty Cat Sculpture Abraham Palatnik

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

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Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Cats in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik
Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Cats in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik

Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Cats in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Set of six beautiful cats designed and made by Abraham Palatnik. There are two large cats (21.5 cm

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

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Palatnik Op Art Lucite Flamingo
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Flamingo

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Flamingo

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H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 3 in

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Flamingo

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Winter Park, FL

animals, each with sleek, flat silhouettes. We have a large selection of Palatnik animals including a cat

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

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Lucite

Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owls
Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owls

Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owls

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H 5.5 in W 5 in D 1.5 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

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Lucite

Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Dogs
Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Dogs

Pair of Palatnik Op Art Lucite Dogs

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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

. We have a large selection of Palatnik sculptures including, cats, dogs, birds and dinosaurs. Please

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

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Abraham Palatnik transparent lucite sculpture of a cat 4” H
Abraham Palatnik transparent lucite sculpture of a cat 4” H

Abraham Palatnik transparent lucite sculpture of a cat 4” H

Located in Houston, TX

Abraham Palatnik lucite sculpture of a cat

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Lucite

Midcentury Abraham Palatnik Cat Standing
Midcentury Abraham Palatnik Cat Standing

Midcentury Abraham Palatnik Cat Standing

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H 3.55 in W 3.35 in D 0.79 in

Midcentury Abraham Palatnik Cat Standing

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Midcentury, small optic Lucite cat by the famous maker Abraham Palatnik. This is the more unusual

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Large Optic Lucite Cat by Abraham Palatnik
Large Optic Lucite Cat by Abraham Palatnik

Large Optic Lucite Cat by Abraham Palatnik

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Statue, “Cat” by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil. An amazing method to create a three-dimensional image

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Large Standing Lucite Cat by Abraham Palatnik
Large Standing Lucite Cat by Abraham Palatnik

Large Standing Lucite Cat by Abraham Palatnik

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H 7.49 in W 6.7 in D 1.19 in

Large Standing Lucite Cat by Abraham Palatnik

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Mid-Century huge optic Lucite cat by the famous maker Abraham Palatnik. This is the more unusual

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

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Palatnik Cat For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic palatnik cat available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of plastic, lucite and acrylic, every palatnik cat was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the palatnik cat you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A palatnik cat, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Palatnik Cat?

The average selling price for a palatnik cat at 1stDibs is $530, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $2,836 for the highest priced.

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Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.

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