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 one of Zanine Caldas’ most iconic works. Sculpted out of a single block of wood, it not only shows his technical prowess but also beautifully conveys the artist’s naturalistic inspiration. A lifelong advocate against deforestation, he uses cut down and unwanted trees of the Amazon jungle to create his furniture pieces. In his entire body of work the "Bench sculpture" is his most well known and rare creation.
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, p.168-170.
Exhibition invitation flayer: 1975 Museu de arte Sao Paulo.