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José Zanine Caldas, Bench Sculpture, 1975
José Zanine Caldas, Bench Sculpture, 1975
José Zanine Caldas, Bench Sculpture, 1975

José Zanine Caldas Brazilian, 1919-2001

Bench Sculpture, 1975
Rare sculpture carved out of single Vinhatico tree trunk.
Length: 68.5 in.
Depth: 24 in.
Height: 27.5 in. | Height of seat: 12.4 in.

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The «Bench sculpture » is Zanine Caldas’ iconic work. Sculpted out of a single block of wood, not only is it a technical prowess but it also beautifully sums up...
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The «Bench sculpture» is Zanine Caldas’ iconic work. Sculpted out of a single block of wood, not only is it a technical prowess but it also beautifully sums up the artist’s naturalistic inspiration. Lifelong advocate agains deforestation, he recuperated cut down, unwanted trees of the Amazon jungle to create furniture pieces including ours. Out of his entire body of work the « Bench sculpture » is the best known and also the rarest.

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Provenance

Formerly in the collection of Madame Y, from her villa designed by José Zanin Caldas in Loatinga, Rio de Janeiro.

Exhibitions

José Zanine Caldas solo show, Museu de Arte Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand, Brésil, October 23, 1975.

Publications

Similar model appears in:

José Zanine Caldas by Amanda Palma de Carvalho Ed Olhares 2019 p 43.

Móvel Brasileiro Moderno, M. Vasconcellos & M. L. Braga, São Paulo, 2011, pp. 168-170.

Exhibition invitation flayer: 1975 Museu de arte Sao Paulo.

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