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

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A bold, mid-century Brutalist rendering of a charging bull reveals the polished features highly distinctive of genuine Mexican aragonite onyx. … Read more A bold, mid-century Brutalist rendering of a charging bull reveals the polished features highly distinctive of genuine Mexican 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 and rich iron-oxide veins of cream, gold, and amber. This 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 designed to 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 and is sought after as a focal point with modern console tables, executive desks, or library shelves. The sculpture's timeless allure stands out in its incredible 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