Hand-Carved Onyx Charging Bull:Sculpture Mid-Century Brutalist -9"

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A bold, mid-century Brutalist Mexican rendering of a charging bull reveals the polished features highly distinctive of genuine aragonite onyx. … Read more A bold, mid-century Brutalist Mexican rendering of a charging bull reveals the polished features highly distinctive of genuine aragonite onyx. Dating from the 1960s through the 1980s, this organic material is prized for its natural color stratification and deep, translucent layers of milky white, cream, gold, and amber, with rich iron-oxide veins. A hand-polished, expressive animal carving is rarely attributed to a single named master artisan; instead, specialized regional stone-carving cooperatives produced these celebrated works. Master craftsmen expertly sculpted stylized, flat-chiseled facets on the tips of the horns and the blocky, angular hooves, all deliberate hallmarks of this carving tradition designed to emphasize its raw, lifelike power and bring organic texture and weight to the minimalist, teak-hued offices and atomic-era dens of the 1970s. Today, this bull has transitioned effortlessly into contemporary living-room decor, serving as a sought-after focal point alongside modern console tables, executive desks, or library shelves. The sculpture's timeless allure shines in its high-gloss, mirror-like finish, which catches the light; the stone's natural geologic lines illuminate it as a standalone display sculpture nestled among leather-bound volumes on open built-in bookshelves. See less