This carved wooden penguin statue from the 1970s represents a distinctive example of mid-century modernist decorative sculpture. Crafted from solid wood with a deep, dark brown tone highlighted by reddish undertones, its polished lacquered surface emphasizes the refined grain and the soft, organic silhouette. The penguin’s belly features a lighter, olive-green shade with a speckled texture, evoking the appearance of a different material, though it remains finely finished wood throughout. The form itself is simplified and geometric, with gently rounded edges and a subtly downward-tilted head that imparts an expressive, almost narrative quality. Details such as the beak and feet are made from or capped with brass, providing a delicate metallic sheen and underscoring the meticulous craftsmanship at play. All joints are concealed, granting the figure a unified, almost monolithic appearance. The piece is preserved in very good condition—its surface is free of cracks and damage, exhibiting only the minimal traces of age appropriate for its era.
This 1970s penguin carries the voice of an era in which the clarity of form and respect for material served as a counterpoint to the noise of industrial life. The softly carved beak and gently inclining head evoke
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Height34 cm
Depth20 cm
Width19 cm
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Width19 cm
Height34 cm
Depth20 cm
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