Mid-Century Lucite Ostriches by Abraham Palatnik, Set of 2

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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) was the founder of the technological movement in Brazilian art, and a Pioneer in making Kinetic sculptures.
In the late 40th (1949) he created his first “Kinechromatic Devices”. Many an optical experiment followed in the 1950s and 1960s.
Part of the Artimis collection that features hundreds of different figurines. They are mostly animals, but also human- and abstract figures can be found in it.

Creator	Abraham Palatnik
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	Unknown
Country of Manufacture	Brazil
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Mid-Century
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Some scratches to one piece
Product Code	RY-716448
Materials	Lucite
Color	Black
Width	7 cm 2.6 inch
Depth	3 cm 1.0 inch
Height	11 cm 4.1 inch
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Ships from	Netherlands
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