Lygia Clark
30 1/2 x 19 1/8 x 14 3/4 in
Its scale alone sets it apart. Most Bichos are handheld, intimate, meant to live in the palms. This one, by contrast, demands the whole body — the arms, the stance, the breath — as it stands nearly 80 cm high. It invites a choreography. As such, it echoes the artist’s later explorations of sensorial, therapeutic experiences, where the body and psyche merge in a co-creative ritual.
Adding to its significance is the exceptional provenance of Fantastic Carriage Critter. With a history that traces through arguably the most important private collection of Neo-Concrete art, it stands not only as a rare object but as a historical witness — a testament to Clark’s growing recognition as one of the most influential figures in postwar art, both in Brazil and internationally.