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Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden giraffe manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the Humpty Dumpty Circus collection. Made from c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Painted French Female Statue by Josepha Parisian Madam Dancer
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful painted French statue of a Parisian madam by the artist Josepha
The piece is entitled 'Una Dimanche' and comes with a certificate of authenticity
Piece is numbered 5 out o...
Category
1950s Vintage Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint
BECKWITH CHINA Hand Painted Porcelain Vases - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of porcelain table vases by Beckwith China. Hand painted porcelain with a clustered roses design, urn shape, fluted opening, and footed. Made in Japan, in the mid 20th Century...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese French Provincial Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Dark Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Beautifully Hand Painted & Decorated Gilt Gold Scene Detail Decorative Pair Vase
By Limoges
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your decor with this pair of beautifully hand-painted and decorated gilt gold scene detail decorative vases or centerpieces. Each vase is a masterpiece of artistry, featuring...
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
20" Chinese Neolithic Pottery Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The 20" Chinese Neolithic Pottery Vase – a captivating centerpiece that transcends eras and enhances the beauty of your interiors or home dec...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Clay, Terracotta, Paint
Mid-20th Century Porcelain Sculpture of Faun and a Rabbit by Royal Copenhagen
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century danish glazed porcelain sculpture of Faun (satyr) sitting over a column and a rabbit by danish firm Royal Copenhagen
By: Royal Copenhagen
Material: porcelain, paint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden Tiger manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Couple of "To the beach" Pop Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This pieces are unique and handmade without mold. The girl and the boy are ready to go to the beach!
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold. Any piece...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Percier's Tomb
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic and shellac based inks on Ingres paper; book binding board
Signed and dated by artist on underside
A hand-constructed, tomb-inspired box with a widening base and stepped lid...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint, Paper
19th Century Group of Three Parcel Gilt Carved Wood Figures of Roman Soldiers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Group of three painted and parcel gild figures of Roman soldiers, two in reclining positions one seated. All three figures wearing helmets, breastplates and other protective armor in...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
17th Century Nuremberg, German Iron Strongbox Jewels Casket
Located in Soquel, CA
Ornately painted cash box with iron hardware and key, on the original stand. Interior of box measures 8"W x 4"H x 3.75"D
Exceptional, small, late-renaissance, table-top, Nuremberg, iron, 'Wedding Box', strongbox or travelling safe with its original, naïve, painted decoration
This is a rare and small example of these characterful, early models of transportable safes. The much larger traditional chest...
Category
17th Century German Jacobean Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
Couple of Horses in Ceramic Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of two horses in a modern way. The horses are gently finished with golden leaf.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of French Vases Made of Porcelain Representing Two Faces Signed by Aladin
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of two red and white porcelain vases, outlined in black, made in France. Hollow interior. Representing two expresive and detailed faces resembling teatrical masks, one on each side, with a base stamp signed by Aladin at the bottom.
By: Aladin
Material: porcelain, paint, ceramic
Technique: molded, pressed, unglazed, hand-painted, painted
Dimensions: 4 in x 9 in
Date: early 20th Century...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint, Porcelain
Swedish Gray-Painted Low Banded Tub
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish gray-painted low banded tub, or vessel, dating to the 19th century.
Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintage wood to ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
A Vibrant Pair of Tang Dynasty Style Hand Painted & Hand Carved Chinese Horses
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Vibrant Pair of Tang Dynasty Style Hand Painted & Hand Carved Chinese Horses - priced as a pair
Decorative wooden horses that would suitably adorn a shelf, a large desk, or plint...
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Apothecary Jar with Lid
Located in Houston, TX
The jar maintains its original painted label in a beautiful orange and gold patina. While the jar is now empty the label translates from the French word Chiendent to Quackgrass in En...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Paint
French 19th Century Empire Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Firenze, IT
This French Empire 19th century rectangular porcelain dresser box or jewlery decorative casket has a wonderfully patinated powder blue/cerulean light blue background color and features grotesque masks, architectural vase, fruit, flowers and leafy scrolled design throughout painted as a trompe l’oeil in the round. Ormolu mounts enrich the whole box.
The paintings on this casket are striking as is the color palette used, a wonderful mix of light purple, cream, blue and soft brown.
The lid is centered by a grotesque mask inspired by antiquity. The front, back and sides are profusely decorated with architectural elements, cartouches and volutes. The design is centered by a vase with a fruit arrangement that appear to be plums. The decoration could refer to the allegory of autumn and the mask painted on the lid could refer to Bacchus.
Both the color of the porcelain and the paintings are very unusual and a sign of high quality and uniqueness.The box was most probably given to a high-ranking lady as a gift on the occasion of her marriage, or perhaps after the birth of a child.
The lidded box is fitted with ormolu mounts, hinges and clasp. A gilt bronze band finelly chiseled in the form of a rope adorns the upper part. The trinket box rests on four gilt bronze lion paw feet.
This striking French porcelain box...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
1960s French Faux Bois Trough Concrete Planter
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Skillfully crafted and unique with a red paint patina, these planters are made to mimic wood. The planters capture the essence of french craftsmanship from the 1930s and 1940s.
Meas...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
A Very Rare Early 20th Century Carousel Horse Mounted on Stand
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare early 20th Century timber carousel horse mounted on timber stand, finely hand carved and adorned in red. blue and gold armorial dress with stunningly carved lion, foliate...
Category
Early 20th Century English Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Modern Post-War Painted Glazed Ceramic Vase from West Germany
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern post-war glazed and painted ceramic vase from West Germany
By: unknown
Material: ceramic, paint
Technique: glazed, painted, pressed, molded, hand-painted
Dim...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Peruvian Cuzco Colonial Painting St Michael Oil on Canvas 19th C
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century full length portrait of St Michael standing with his sword raised.
South American Cuzco school 19th century and earlier.
Unsigned
Oil on canvas, 56 by 78cms. Fram...
Category
Mid-18th Century Peruvian Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint
Baby Gorilla Pacifier Ceramic Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Gorilla in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
George III Painted Dial Grandfather Clock
Located in Wilson, NC
George III painted dial grandfather clock, the bonnet has a swan neck broken arch pediment with brass ball finial and rosettes, reeded and tapered keystone above turned and reeded co...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Pelican Ceramic Sculpture Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Pelican in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a brown color.
Our designer creates these pieces comp...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair Red Modernist Bowls in Brass by Gunnar Ander Ystad Metall Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair of Swedish Brass bowls by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Very elegant oval modernist bowls. Both are signed with the Ystad Met...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
21st Century Spanish Painted Unglazed Porcelain Sculpture 'Creating' by Lladró
By Lladro
Located in North Miami, FL
21st century hand-painted unglazed porcelain sculpture 'Creating' by the spanish company Lladró
By: Lladró
Material: porcelain, enamel, paint, ceramic
Technique: pressed, molded, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Lisa Larson Cat
Located in Charleston, SC
Cat by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg in the "Lilla Zoo" series, 1950's. H: 9.5cm / 3.7 ″ and W: 11cm / 4.3 ″
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Paint
Mid 20th Century Vintage French Butcher Style Pig Crackle Design Ceramic Sculptu
Located in Cookeville, TN
Decorate your kitchen counter with this superb sculptured, ceramic pig. Crafted, circa mid century the large pig figure is colorful, expressive, detailed, and realistic in shape and texture. The picturesque farm animal is in excellent condition with rich colors in a soft pink and off white palette. Vintage French Butcher...
Category
Mid-20th Century Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Mid 20th Century decorative palissy lobster plate
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century decorative palissy lobster plate circa 1940.
1940's decorative plate depicting a lobster on the sea bed. Fantastic colour and detail. In excellent condition, with fitme...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Trumpeting Elephant Doorstops, c.1910s - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of cast metal trumpeting elephant doorstops, circa 1910s.
each weighing 10 lbs and measuring 13 inches wide by 6 inches deep by 13 ½ inches...
Category
1910s American Industrial Vintage Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair Black Modernist Bowls in Copper by Gunnar Ander Ystad Metall Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair of Swedish Copper bowls or by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Very elegant oval modernist bowls or vide-poche. Both are signed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Trompe l'Oeil Avocado Bowl
Located in Charleston, SC
Wonderfully handcrafted greens with delicate white flowers where avocados sit piled on top of one another.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Large Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Mary & Joseph Sculptures, Both with Child Jesus
Located in Lisse, NL
Sizable pair of solid wooden Joseph & Mary sculptures.
These folk art like, all hand carved and completely original Mary and Joseph sculptures could hardly be in better condition. W...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Renaissance Revival Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Modern Danish Porcelain Sculpture of Boy by Bing & Grøndahl
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century scandinavian modern glazed porcelain sculpture of a boy sitting o a rock by danish company Bing & Grøndahl
By: Bing & Grøndahl
Material: porcelain, paint, ceramic
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Hand-Sculpted & Gilded Ceramic Figural Fruit Bowl by Sean Gerstley
Located in New York, NY
This larger-than-life figural sculpture is functional ceramic serving-ware. Standing nearly 6' feet tall, with hand-sculpted vegetal, delicate leaf-like petals and pinched palm-like trunk, it is topped by a splendiferous fruit crown reminiscent of a pineapple or bunch of bananas. This friendly, human-scale piece offers to serve up three gilded platters of fine cheese, charcuterie, fresh fruit, canapés, or crudités, in a most charming and hospitable fashion.
Additional Information:
Commissioned for an installation at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood entitled 'Hall of Mirrors,' the work is a response to a prompt to materialize the overt display of social media. This piece was created along with two other fruit bowls, each unique. This is the last available fruit bowl of the original trio.
Artist Information:
Sean Gerstley (b. 1989) is a Philadelphia-based ceramicist. Working primarily with clay, Gerstley creates both sculptural and functional objects, pinching the surfaces of his coil-built forms finished off with colorful glazes. Expanding the role of ceramics from dinnerware or vessel to larger scale objects such as tables or floor lamps, Gerstley imagines interiors made entirely of his chosen medium. After graduating from the ceramics program at the Rhode Island School of Design in 2012, Gerstley showed work made in collaboration with Katie Stout at Salon 94 in New York and Nina Johnson...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Garden in Hell
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic and shellac based inks on Ingres paper; book binding board
Signed and dated by artist on underside
A hexagonal hand-constructed waste paper bin which tapers as it reaches th...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint, Paper
Italian Grand Tour 800 Silver, Enameled Malachite & Painted Roman Scene Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Grand Tour 800 Silver, Enameled Malachite & Painted Roman Scene Box.
This fantastic antique box is rectangular in form heavily decorated with hand chased foliate scroll work...
Category
20th Century Italian Grand Tour Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Large Italian Hand Painted / Gilt Polychrome Porcelain Dove Bird Figurines
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your decor with the exquisite Italian Hand-Painted and Gilt-Decorated Polychrome Porcelain Dove Bird Sculpture, featuring male and female figurines. This masterfully crafted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Early 20th Century Spanish Hand Painted Domed Wedding Box with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully executed antique wedding trunk was crafted in Spain, circa 1920. The colorful box with arched top, stands on small gilt painted turned legs, and is dressed with a wo...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Country Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Italian Ars Hand-Painted Ceramic Cat Utensil Holder or Vase
Located in Charleston, SC
A vintage hand-painted Italian ceramic figural cat vase by Italica ARS. This piece depicts a cute blue and orange striped cat with bow and is marked to un...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Huge Antique Bust French Marie Antoinette Copy of Le Comte 1783
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning huge sculpture is a life-size antique bust and is a copy of that by the French nobleman Le Comte 1783, crafted in 1900 using painted plaster and carved by hand. The pi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Mid-20th Century Black Lacquer Pagoda Jewelry Box With Clock
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning Jewelry box with a pagoda style beautifully decorated, has a working clock that can be removed with a push through a hole on the back to adjust time or change battery
This ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Original Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
Hand painted Swedish Mora grandfather clock with original soft blue painted finish distressed through years of use with pine wood revealed below.
Note the gentle curves in the base a...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
1960 Gold Imari Chinoiserie Hand Painted Green Gold White Bowl Peacock Motif
Located in Miami, FL
This is a beautiful circa 1960 Mid-Century Modern Gold Imari marked Porcelain hand-painted green, gold leaf and white bowl, vide poche, plate or dish....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Midnight Porphyry Column Box
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic and shellac based inks on Ingres paper
Signed and dated by artist on underside
A columnar box with flat top, wrapped in Engelhart's 'Midnight' porphyry-inspired, hand-painte...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint, Paper
Green Bok Choy & Butterfly Famille Verte Round Chinoiserie Trinket Dish or Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A brightly colored round ceramic bok choy motif trinket dish. This pretty famille verte chinoiserie dish is round in form and created from crisp white ceramic. The sides of the dish ...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Sascha Brastoff Signed Enamel Plate
Located in Charleston, SC
Enameled Plate Wall Decor with Grapes motif. The enamel on Copper dish features luscious shades of teal or aqua blue with green grapes and gold overgl...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Pair of Delft Beaker Vases by the De Paauw Factory
By De Paauw
Located in New York, NY
Each decorated with a central oval cartouche enclosing birds and foliage with diaperwork and flowerhead reserve.
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft, Paint
Antique French Art Nouveau Figural Oip Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Important 19th century French Art Nouveau oil torchiere lamp with hand painted floral green glass shade and glass chimney, rising on a circular faux bois wood base with brass placard...
Category
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Spelter
Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Graceful curves and unique lines create the attractive silhouette of this Swedish mora grandfather clock.
Newer professionally applied painted finish with layers of plum, white and g...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique American storage box exudes a charming rustic appeal with its hand-painted design on a sturdy wooden surface. The box dates back to the 1800s and features ample space to store tools or documents, making it perfect for collectors or those who appreciate primitive decor. The brown color of the box adds a natural touch to any room and its simple, naive style fits seamlessly into any interior design theme. This piece is a must-have for antique enthusiasts who appreciate the history and craftsmanship of the past. Green & Brown paint.
The Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box is a unique and charming piece of American folk art. These boxes were commonly used in the 18th and 19th centuries to store tools, documents, or other small items.
The box is typically made of wood and features a simple, rustic design. It may have dovetail or nailed construction, showcasing the craftsmanship of the time. The surface of the box is often hand-painted with decorative motifs or patterns, adding a touch of color and artistry.
The paint decoration on these boxes can vary greatly, depending on the region and the individual artist. It may include floral designs, geometric patterns, or even scenic landscapes. The paint is typically applied in a folk art style, with bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors.
These storage boxes were primarily functional, but the paint decoration adds an aesthetic appeal that makes them highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts of American folk art. They are a testament to the creativity and resourcefulness of early American craftsmen.
The age and condition of an antique primitive American paint decorated tool or document storage box can greatly affect its value. Boxes in good condition with well-preserved paint decoration are particularly prized by collectors.
This type of antique box serves as a fascinating glimpse into American history and the everyday lives of the people who used them. They make wonderful additions to collections of folk art, Americana, or vintage storage containers...
Category
Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Contemporary Glazed Stoneware & Gold Luster Abstract Floor/Tabletop Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
'Untitled (Low)', by Ivana Brenner, is a unique, contemporary ceramic sculpture that can be placed on the floor, or any reliable surface. It can be paired with 'Untitled (High)' for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful concrete vase by Willy Guhl. Thick walls with years of patina in a soft blue color. Delicate and classic lines that start with a thin tapered base and rise to a billowed ou...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement
Abraham Palatnik, Elephant, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, C. 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020)
Sculpture "Elephant", c. 1960
Vintage label (made in Brazil).
Polyester resin and pigment in black.
Kinetic art - Beautiful and rare polyester resin sculpture from the HOME AND FARM collection representing an elephant signed in the base.
This sculpture is part of the series of animal sculptures that Abraham Palatnik made from the 1960s, in small format, they are small jewels of kinetic art, a movement of which he was one of the pioneers.
"Born in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, in 1928 to a family of Russian Jews, Palatnik moved with his family to Tel Aviv (then Palestine) when he was four years old. He attended Montefiori Technical School, where he specialized in internal combustion engines, and studied art under the tutelage of the painter Haaron Avni and the sculptor Sternshus at the Municipal Institute of Art. When he returned to Brazil in 1948, his output consisted mainly of figurative and landscape paintings and charcoal drawings. However, his encounters with the complex works made by schizophrenic patients at the Pedro II Psychiatric Hospital, where he taught painting workshops alongside Almir Mavignier and Ivan Serpa, caused him to abandon his early approach to traditional image-making: “I decided to start all over from scratch,” Palatnik said. “The discipline from the school, the studio, was no longer of any use.”
Freed from the perceived restrictions of his training, Palatnik became closely associated with Grupo Frente, a movement started by Serpa and rooted in geometric abstraction. He used his knowledge of engineering and mechanics as well as his interest in natural forces to build his first Kinechromatic work. Titled Azul e roxo em seu primeiro movimento (Blue and Purple in First Movement), 1949, the piece debuted at the inaugural São Paulo Bienal in 1951. “In reality, it was luck that got me into the biennial,” Palatnik said in a 1986 interview. “At first, my machine was rejected, because it wasn’t a painting, a sculpture, a drawing, or a print.” The piece, which eventually gained entry, shocked the biennial’s grand prize jury, who gave Palatnik an honorable mention, calling his work an “important manifestation of modern art.” By 1969, he had participated in seven more editions of the international exhibition.
Palatnik would also present work in the 1964 Venice Biennale, the 1966 Biennial of Córdoba, and the 1997 and 2005 editions of the Mercosul Biennial. His art was featured in significant exhibitions on kinetic art, including “Mouvement 2” (1964) at Denise René gallery in Paris; “Lumière, Mouvement et Optique” (1965) at the Brussels Palace of Fine Arts; “Kinetic Art” (1966) at the Museum of San Francisco; and, more recently, “Delirious: Art at the Limits of Reason, 1950–1980” (2017) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and “The Other Trans-Atlantic: Kinetic & Op Art in Central & Eastern Europe and Latin America 1950s–1970s” (2018) at Sesc Pinheiros in São Paulo. A major retrospective, “Abraham Palatnik—The Reinvention of Painting,” was staged at several venues across Brazil, including the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Rio de Janeiro (2017); the Fundação Iberê...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Paint
Swedish Round Yellow Ocher-Painted Primitive Dug-Out Root Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish round yellow ocher-painted primitive dugout root bowl. Dates to mid-19th century. Beautiful burled grain. Inscribed underneath "G. LES" with a runic character.
Note: Due to ...
Category
1840s Swedish Primitive Antique Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Burl, Paint
Old English Bucket Repurposed with a Hand-Painted Scottish Golden Retriever
Located in Chicago, IL
Many years ago, there was an English gentleman named Roger was who a famous antique picker in the North of England. No one we ever encountered even cam...
Category
1930s English Country Vintage Paint Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.
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French Gilded Mantel Clock
19th Century French Marble Mantel Clock
Antique Gilt Wood Decorative Objects
Louis Very Clocks
French Griffin
French Clocks Small
Antique Black Paint For Metal
Antique Watch Clock
Antique Cut Steel
Antique French Clock Makers
French Antique Clock Makers
French Fire Back
White Furniture Company Desk
Large Vintage Lighter
Bronze Gilt Bird
Antique Clock Stand
Antique Stand Clock
18th Century Gilt Clock