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Vassilialis TAKIS Magnetic Evidence 1983 Bronze Sculpture, 1991
Vassilialis TAKIS Magnetic Evidence 1983 Bronze Sculpture, 1991

Vassilialis TAKIS Magnetic Evidence 1983 Bronze Sculpture, 1991

By Vassilakis Takis

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Vassilakis Takis (1925–2019) – Large Female Torso in Gilt Bronze (“Magnetic Evidence”) Artcurial Edition, Paris – Numbered 103/1000 III – Signed France, 1991 Dimensions: H 23.5 cm ×...

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1990s French Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Abraham Palatnik, Drop Sculpture, c. 1960. 29 x 19 x 6 cm
Abraham Palatnik, Drop Sculpture, c. 1960. 29 x 19 x 6 cm

Abraham Palatnik, Drop Sculpture, c. 1960. 29 x 19 x 6 cm

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in PARIS, FR

Abraham Palatnik (1928–2020) "Drop" Sculpture, c. 1960 This rare "Drop" sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, created circa 1960, exemplifies the artist’s pioneering role in kinetic and op...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini Cariatide Puzzle Sculpture Vintage 1968
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini Cariatide Puzzle Sculpture Vintage 1968

Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini Cariatide Puzzle Sculpture Vintage 1968

By Miguel Ortiz Berrocal

Located in North Miami, FL

This intricate and exacting 25-piece mind boggling precise puzzle sculpture by Miguel Berrocal's three-dimensional. It is nickeled brass and has its own original box and book. This S...

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1960s Spanish Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Magnetic Kinetic Sculpture – Desk Toy, France 1970s
Magnetic Kinetic Sculpture – Desk Toy, France 1970s

Magnetic Kinetic Sculpture – Desk Toy, France 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Magnetic Kinetic Sculpture – Desk Toy, France 1970s A captivating vintage magnetic kinetic sculpture dating from the 1970s, composed of a brushed metal magnetic base and an assortme...

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Mid-20th Century French Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Magnets

François Colette : Chrome plated signed and dated mobile sculpture - 1972
François Colette : Chrome plated signed and dated mobile sculpture - 1972

François Colette : Chrome plated signed and dated mobile sculpture - 1972

By François Colette

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

François Collette or Colette (1936-2024, France) : "Stabile" Hand made and welded mobile sculpture made of chrome plated metal Signed "FC" on triangular base and dated "72" (1972) ...

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1970s French Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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

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 Palatnik, part of Artemis Collection made in the 1970's.

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1970s Brazilian Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

Curtis Jere Kinetic Wave Wall Sculpture
Curtis Jere Kinetic Wave Wall Sculpture

Curtis Jere Kinetic Wave Wall Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Dallas, TX

Kinetic wall sculpture designed by Curtis Jere for Artisan House in the United States in 1983. This astonishing sculpture is made with a solid brass curved rod which holds several “V...

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1980s Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Set of Geese in Acrylic Glass by Abraham Palatnik, 1970's
Mid-Century Modern Set of Geese in Acrylic Glass by Abraham Palatnik, 1970's

Mid-Century Modern Set of Geese in Acrylic Glass by Abraham Palatnik, 1970's

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Lisboa, PT

This set of geese was designed and made by Abraham Palatnik, in Brazil, during the 1970's. The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928 - 2020) was the founder of the technological mo...

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1970s Brazilian Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

François Colette : Chrome plated signed and dated mobile sculpture - 1975
François Colette : Chrome plated signed and dated mobile sculpture - 1975

François Colette : Chrome plated signed and dated mobile sculpture - 1975

By François Colette

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

François Collette or Colette (1936-2024, France) : "Stabile" Hand made and welded mobile sculpture made of chrome plated metal Signed "FC" and dated "75" (1975) Dimensions Height...

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1970s French Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Abraham Palatnik Giraffe Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine - Brazil 1970s
Abraham Palatnik Giraffe Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine - Brazil 1970s

Abraham Palatnik Giraffe Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine - Brazil 1970s

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Abraham Palatnik Large Giraffe Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine - Brazil 1970s Decoration - Op Art - Sculpture Measures : 5,5cmx14cm H:31,5cm Material : Lucite Kinetic sculpture o...

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20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Abraham Palatnik, Fish, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, c. 1960
Abraham Palatnik, Fish, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, c. 1960

Abraham Palatnik, Fish, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, c. 1960

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in PARIS, FR

Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) Sculpture "Fish", c. 1960 Polyester resin and pigment in black and white. Signed PAL Kinetic art - Beautiful and rare polyester resin sculpture from...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Paint, Resin

Abraham Palatnik, Bird, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, c. 1960
Abraham Palatnik, Bird, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, c. 1960

Abraham Palatnik, Bird, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, c. 1960

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in PARIS, FR

Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) Bird Sculpture, c. 1960 Acrylic resin and pigments. 21.5 x 9.5 x 2.5 cm 8 23/50 x 3 37/50 x 49/50 in This acrylic resin sculpture representing a bird, i...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Resin

Large Rolling ball kinetic sculpture : H 179cm - 20thc
Large Rolling ball kinetic sculpture : H 179cm - 20thc

Large Rolling ball kinetic sculpture : H 179cm - 20thc

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Rolling ball kinetic sculpture - 20th Decoration - Large sculpture RBS - Kinetic art - Rolling Ball - Sculpture The motor is missing to lift th...

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20th Century Unknown Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Luis Tomasello spirit - blue composition in relief - 20th
Luis Tomasello spirit - blue composition in relief - 20th

Luis Tomasello spirit - blue composition in relief - 20th

By Luis Tomasello

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Luis Tomasello spirit - blue composition in relief - 20th Kinetic art - Modern - wall sculpture Measures : 46,5x3,5cm H:46,5cm IN THE STYLE OF : 'Luis Tomasello is an artist of many...

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20th Century Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Kinetic Lucite Fishes Sculpture by Ritts, USA.
Mid-Century Modern Kinetic Lucite Fishes Sculpture by Ritts, USA.

Mid-Century Modern Kinetic Lucite Fishes Sculpture by Ritts, USA.

By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002

Located in Warrenton, OR

Mid-Century Modern Kinetic Lucite Fishes Sculpture by Ritts, USA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs Shop is Closing end May.*** This fantasic kinetic two fish sculpture, which measures about 9.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 inches overall, is great for the MCM affcionado as well as the wildlife lover. Rotate the top fish to give the sculpture the angles your most enjoy, and change it again whenever you like. The two fish can be separated as well, as the rod connecting them is not attached but easily is removable. Good vintage condition. No chips or cracks. Light scratches, and some blemishes/spots that could possibly be alleviated by proper lucite cleaning/polishing techniques. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOWS; PLEASE READ THE BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY. ABOUT OUR LISTINGS: -Measurements are approximate and generally represent the approximate widest/longest/highest areas of each item. -Colors on your monitor and/or in your environment may look somewhat different than in ours and often look deeper on dark backgrounds than they do on light backgrounds. -Please keep in mind that vintage items usually will show evidence of previous ownership, such as scuffing, scratching, and/or other wear such as dulling or marring on base, etc.. Buyers of vintage art pieces...

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Mid-20th Century American Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Cubo di Teo Illuminated Sculpture by James Rivière
Cubo di Teo Illuminated Sculpture by James Rivière

Cubo di Teo Illuminated Sculpture by James Rivière

By James Rivière

Located in Barcelona, ES

Iluminated sculpture named Cubo di Teo designed by James Rivière in 1970's and edited by Centro Ricerche di Arte Industria Lissone, Italy. Colored acrylic ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Kinetic sculpture by Marcel van Thienen, France 1973
Kinetic sculpture by Marcel van Thienen, France 1973

Kinetic sculpture by Marcel van Thienen, France 1973

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Kinetic sculpture by Marcel van Thienen, France 1973. Constructed from bent polished stainless steel rods and solid metal spheres on a rectangular stainless steel base. The base hide...

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20th Century French Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Franco Rocco "Checkmate" Modular Bronze Work/Play 153/1000 Italy 1970s
Franco Rocco "Checkmate" Modular Bronze Work/Play 153/1000 Italy 1970s

Franco Rocco "Checkmate" Modular Bronze Work/Play 153/1000 Italy 1970s

By Franco Rocco

Located in Milano, IT

Conceived by Milanese architect Franco Rocco in the 1970s, "Scaccomatto" is one of the most interesting examples of dialogue between Italian design, modular sculpture and three-dimen...

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1970s Italian Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Abraham Palatnik Brazil Mid-Century Lucite Acrylic Elephant Op Art Sculpture
Abraham Palatnik Brazil Mid-Century Lucite Acrylic Elephant Op Art Sculpture

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 an elephant. Made of so-called lucite acrylic with integrated pattern, blue and blac...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Abraham Palatnik, Goose Kinetic Sculpture. c. 1960
Abraham Palatnik, Goose Kinetic Sculpture. c. 1960

Abraham Palatnik, Goose Kinetic Sculpture. c. 1960

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in PARIS, FR

Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) Sculpture "Canard", c. 1960 Polyester resin and pigment in black and white. Kinetic art - Beautiful and rare polyester resin sculpture from the HOME AND...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Paint, Resin

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

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

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in PARIS, FR

Abraham Palatnik (1928–2020) Sculpture "Elephant", c. 1960 A pioneer of kinetic art in Brazil, Abraham Palatnik created this rare Elephant sculpture in the 1960s as part of his Home...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Paint, Resin

Arnulf Hoffmann kentic sculpture
Arnulf Hoffmann kentic sculpture

Arnulf Hoffmann kentic sculpture

By Arnulf Hoffmann

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

- Arnulf Hoffmann (1935 - 2020 ) German artist - three pendulum elements - matt black metal and acrylic glass - slight patina

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1970s German Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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 Artemis Collection made in the 1970's. This is the biggest version of the aforemen...

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1970s Brazilian Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

Beryl négatif
Beryl négatif

Beryl négatif

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Paris, FR

Edition : 47/50 Publisher : Denise René, Paris Catalog : [Benavides Vol. II 1893] 36.00 cm. x 36.00 cm. 14.17 in. x 14.17 in. (image) Titled, annotated and signed on the back Sl...

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1960s French Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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By Abraham Palatnik

Located in PARIS, FR

Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) Sculpture "Elephant", c. 1960 Vintage label (made in Brazil). Polyester resin and pigment in red, black and white. (9 x 5 x 2 cm) 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 Camargo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

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

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

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in PARIS, FR

Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) Sculpture "Porcupine", c. 1960 Vintage label (made in Brazil). Polyester resin and pigment. (7 x 11 x 3 cm) This Polyester resin sculpture representing a bird, in the colors yellow and black It 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 that Palatnik 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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

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