This large hand-carved wooden penguin sculpture from the 1970s exemplifies the vintage mid-century modern aesthetic. Crafted from a single piece of wood, the figure displays subtle wood grain, especially visible in the lighter areas of the torso. The form is covered with a deep, highly polished black lacquer that envelops the head, back, flippers, and feet, with a smooth cream-yellow tone at the front morphing into a bright orange at the upper chest—mirroring the coloring of the emperor penguin. The body is rendered in stylized, geometric, and rounded forms, with blocky, simplified flippers, a wide torso, and distinctly carved toes. Eye-catching details include individually cut toes, azure blue glass eyes, and small yellow accents near the beak and cheek. The surface is intensely glossy, creating a reflective, almost mirror-like effect. There are no visible construction joints or attachments, as the entire piece is seamless beneath the lacquer finish. Condition is very good, with no cracks, chips, or repairs—only faint, age-consistent
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Height61 cm
Depth34 cm
Width27 cm
Dimension details
Width27 cm
Height61 cm
Depth34 cm
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