José Zanine Caldas Brazilian, 1919-2001
Depth: 24 in.
Height: 27.5 in. | Height of seat: 12.4 in.
Further images
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.
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.