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Abraham Palatnik โ€” Elephant
Abraham Palatnik

Elephant

1970

This striking sculptural work depicts an elephant rendered in translucent lucite with intricate linear and circular patterns in blue and turquoise tones. The elephant's distinctive raised trunk curves gracefully upward, while the body showcases layered geometric designs including parallel lines, dots, and wave-like motifs. The clear lucite base allows light to pass through the form, creating dimensional depth and visual interest. The piece exemplifies mid-century modern design with its clean lines, bold color palette, and innovative use of cast acrylic material. The work combines naturalistic subject matter with abstract decorative patterning, bridging representational and contemporary art practices.

Medium
Lucite
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Lot 61 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026). Signed.

๐Ÿ”จ Auction Lot

EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary

May 19, 2026

Lot 61

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Abraham Palatnik, Elephant, 1970

This striking sculptural work depicts an elephant rendered in translucent lucite with intricate linear and circular patterns in blue and turquoise tones. The elephant's distinctive raised trunk curves gracefully upward, while the body showcases layered geometric designs including parallel lines, dots, and wave-like motifs. The clear lucite base allows light to pass through the form, creating dimensional depth and visual interest. The piece exemplifies mid-century modern design with its clean lines, bold color palette, and innovative use of cast acrylic material. The work combines naturalistic subject matter with abstract decorative patterning, bridging representational and contemporary art practices.

Medium
Lucite
Dimensions
39.4 x 30.5 x 7.6 cm
Year
1970
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
EHC Fine Art Auction, Unknown

Related themes

Decorative Patterns, Mid Century Modern, Museum Quality, Figurative Abstraction, Light Responsive Art, Cast Acrylic, Lucite Sculpture, Design Art, Kinetic Sculpture, Sculptural Form, Animal Art, 1970s Art, Three Dimensional Form, Brazilian Art, Statement Piece, Translucent Materials, Abstract Geometric, Modern Abstraction, Collectible Sculpture, Contemporary Design

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