{"product_id":"brazilian-abraham-palatnik-op-art-lucite-owl-sculpture","title":"Brazilian: Abraham Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owl Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent investment piece of mid-century modern optical art, this substantial owl sculpture was handcrafted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, by the globally celebrated pioneer of kinetic design, Abraham Palatnik. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding a rare and highly sought-after 18.0cm tall, this large-format model from the iconic 1970s Artemis Collection is formed from solid, high-clarity polyester resin with no mold seams or casting lines. Suspended entirely inside the fluid acrylic body is a double-faced Op Art graphic layer featuring metallic gold bands, deep black geometric lines, and highly detailed turquoise-blue dotted gradients. When turned under natural light, the sculpture produces a hypnotic, three-dimensional optical illusion that shifts and plays with visual frequency. Fully authenticated with the artist's embedded signature, this museum-listed design sculpture stands as a premier centrepiece for the elite modernist collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster Artist Pedigree: Handcrafted by Abraham Palatnik, a primary pioneer of the global Kinetic and Op Art movements whose visual installations are preserved in major international galleries including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Integrated Authentication: Fully signed with the authentic, embedded lowercase cursive \"Pal.\" signature clearly visible near the lower baseline corner of the internal graphic layer. Specialized Technical Craft: Palatnik's revolutionary proprietary process involved encapsulating intricate graphic patterns seamlessly inside molten liquid resin, a technique that ensures the exterior remains flawlessly smooth while the interior pattern captures and refracts light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Intended Use: High-end mid-century modernist display sculpture. Alternate Suggested Use: Luxury desk focal piece or a striking light-refracting shelf styling centrepiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shift2ThriftVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48282078183622,"sku":"Listing 018-October-2026","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2163\/2198\/files\/Listing018October2026-1970sAbrahamPalatnikBrazilLargeOpArtLuciteOwlSculpture_Signed_7.jpg?v=1791691870","url":"https:\/\/shift2thriftvintage.co.za\/products\/brazilian-abraham-palatnik-op-art-lucite-owl-sculpture","provider":"Shift2ThriftVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}