Brazilian Animal Sculptures

A beautiful hand-carved natural emerald horse head sculpture, beautifully modeled with a graceful arched neck, alert ears, refined features, and a deeply incised flowing mane. The po...

This striking hand-carved natural stone horse head sculpture is beautifully polished to reveal the remarkable colors and formations with genuine natural emerald. Finely carved detail...

Trio of hand-carved Lapis Lazuli parrots with rock quartz specimen on marble base.

This hand-carved horse head of natural emerald-bearing gemstone captures the grace and noble character of the horse in a modern form. The elongated profile, alert pointed ears, sculp...

A finely carved gemstone bird sculpture depicting a perched parakeet with wing raised in a display pose, worked in rose quartz for the body and wi...

A striking example of Brazilian modernist artistry, this sculptural acrylic rooster by Abraham Palatnik (1928–2020) dates from the 1970s and showcases the artist's signature techniqu...

Patinated brass Toucan sculpture with dark maroon colored resin body suspended from brass metal stand, Brazil 1960s.

Pair of midcentury Lucite sheep very rare to find sculptures by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, circa 1960s. Palatnik was a Pioneer in the "Kinetic and Op Art movements". The piec...

Whimsical silver bird with natural quartz crystal.

A carved amethyst parakeet figure with finely incised feather detail throughout the body, wings, and tail. The beak is fashioned from polished black onyx, the facial mask in white qu...

This stunning horse-head sculpture is hand carved from genuine natural emerald-bearing stone, displaying a splendid mosaic of deep forest green, rich russet red, black, and softer pa...

A beautiful hand-carved semi-precious rose quartz stone hummingbird pair, featuring delicate brass beaks and feet, captures the enchanting spirit of ...

Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Mid-Century Modern Op Art. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This Abraha...

A striking decorative sculpture hand-carved from natural emerald-bearing stone, depicting the elegant head and arched neck of a horse. The stone displays a fascinating natural compos...

21st Century pair of Brazilian masterfully carved quartz parrots (obsidian beaks, rose and natural quartz bodies) on a large natural amethyst specimen base.

A beautiful vintage cat sculpture in lucite by the Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, made in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil c. 1960. This particular design is one of the rarer examples and...

This captivating piece, entitled "Owl II", is a creation by the artist Abraham Palatnik, dating from about 1970. Made of acrylic resin painted with artistic meticulousness, this work...

This hand-carved horse of natural emerald-bearing gemstone captures the grace and noble character of the horse in a modern form. The elongated profile, alert pointed ears, sculpted e...

A luxurious hand-carved horse head sculpture from natural emerald-bearing stone, chosen for its exceptional beauty and quality of the imbedded emerald. The stone displays a remarkabl...

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

A Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art rabbit sculpture by Abraham Palatnik. Original label on bottom: Made in Brazil. Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) is a Brazilian artist and inventor who...

Tall cat animal sculpture by Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik, Lucite bold graphic details. In very nice condition. Retains made in Brazil label, plus artist initials inside sculptu...

Hand-carved Quartz pelican sculpture set on a black tourmaline natural mineral specimen on lucite base.

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...

Zebra animal sculpture by Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik (1928–2020), made of Lucite with bold black graphic details. In very nice condition, no yellowing like other examples out ...

Mid-century lucite toucan sculpture by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, circa 1960s. Palatnik was a Pioneer in the Kinetic and Op Art movement. This p...

Taukana Regui Wauja Indigenous Ceramic "Tatu", 2020 This unique ceramic sculpture titled Tatu was created in 2020 by Taukana Regui Wauja, an Indigenous artist from the Wauja communit...

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

Two stunning stone birds mounted on Quartz specimens. The orange parrot is carved from orange Calcite and trimmed in Lapis. The cockatoo is Quartz. Both birds have tiger eye beaks. T...

Nice decorative exotic bird sculpture / Paperweight / Decorative item. Silver plated and amethyst, circa 1970, Brazil. Stamped underneath Gerson BA P90. This object would be stunnin...

A large scale Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art blue owl designed by Abraham Palatnik. This is the rare large 10 inch size. Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) was a Brazilian artist and inv...

This piece is one of Abraham Palatnik's (1928–2020) collectible vintage Mid-Century Lucite sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an ...

This Hummingbirds carving is a unique piece of art, carved from museum-quality fluorite with onyx eyes and a carnelian beak. The owls is perched atop a green tourmaline and quartz ma...

Patinated bronze sculpture of a fish on top a black granite base by Brazilian sculptor E Ferreira Netto, Brazil 1985.

Rare and remarkable pair of mid century lions in repose hand carved, in a stylized modern form, from the Cammatillo tree or Kingwood grown in the Minas Gerais region of Brazil.

Patinated bronze Macaw Parrot (Papagaio) sculpture on granite base by unknown artist. Brazil circa 1950s.

Amusing carved stone cockatoo with a quirky expression and brass feet mounted on an impressive smoky quartz specimen.

Turuza Wauja Sculpture Tamanduá, 2022 Mogno wood, graphics in natural pigments and snail shell 15 x 72 x 11 cm 5 91/100 x 28 7/20 x 4 33/100 in Carved from solid Piranheira wood and...

A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art Pointer dog designed by Abraham Palatnik. Signature on leg: Pal. Abraham Palatnik (born in 1928) is a Brazilian artist and inventor whose innovatio...

Pair of midcentury Lucite giraffe sculptures by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, circa 1960s. Palatnik was a Pioneer in the "Kinetic and Op Art moveme...

Sculpture in polyester resin depicting a bird, designed by Abraham Palatnik and produced by Silon during the 1980s. Silon was a Rio de Janeiro-based manufacturer known for the large-...

A Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art elephant with red and black patterned blanket designed by Abraham Palatnik. Original label on bottom: Made in Brazil. Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) ...

Turuza Wauja Sculptural Bench Kamalu Hai, 2021 Brazilian wood Magono natural pigment based on "jenipapo" and "urucum" and snail shell. Carved from solid Piranheira wood and adorned ...

A beautiful hand-carved semi-precious rose quartz stone crane pair, with intricate carnelian beaks, fluorite crests, and brass legs. This piece blends the elegance of ornithology wit...

A Modern Lucite Op Art Scottie dog, designed by Abraham Palatnik. Original label on bottom: Made in Brazil. Circa 1970s Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) is a Brazilian artist and invento...

A stunning decorative mineral specimen, composed of a rock crystal butterfly with brass body, on a pink geode obelisk on black marble base. A beautiful acc...

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture

This gracefully white adult mother fish guards her two black young ones with her life. The white fish measurements are 8,5 cm in height, 27,5 cm in length and 3 cm in depth. The bl...

These works are part of Abraham Palatnik’s collection of vintage mid-century Lucite sculptures, inspired by Brazil’s diverse fauna. All pieces are made of acrylic and pigment. Palatn...

Pair of big herons designed and made by Abraham Palatnik. The indicated diameter below applies to the base of the statuette. The Brazilian artist Abr...

21st Century Brazilian hand-carved parrots from semi-precious stones (sodalite, yellow & red jasper, obsidian) on a large natural quartz specimen ...

Large horse head made by Abraham Palatnik. The Brazilian artist Palatnik (1928) was the founder of the technological movement in Brazilian art and...

A vibrant and finely carved blue quartzite sculpture depicting a lively group of dolphins emerging playfully from stylized ocean waves. Expertly carved from a single specimen of natu...

Pair of ostriches designed and made by Abraham Palatnik. Nice condition but one of them has some scratches when looked upon closely. The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928) w...

A finely carved rock crystal figure of a parakeet, rendered in translucent quartz with naturalistic feather texturing throughout the body, wings, and tail. The bird's face is detaile...

This piece is one of Abraham Palatnik's (1928–2020) collectible vintage Mid-Century Lucite sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an ...

Murano glass fish sculpture, produced in the mid-20th century. It features a transparent glass body with inclusions in different colors and applied elements defining the eyes, fins, ...

Pair of Abraham Palatnik Brazilian Op Art Lucite Elephant Sculptures, circa 1960 A complementary pair of Brazilian modernist elephant sculptures by Abraham Palatnik, dating to the 1...

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

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...