Masterful metal ware in the manner of modernist G. Laffi! …
Imposing in design and dimension, this weighty piece dates to the 1950’s and was handmade as a souvenir from Peru. Shaped in the form of a circular, shallow bowl, it can be displayed on a tabletop or hung as a wall plaque—either way, it is a showstopper! The piece is composed of solid copper that has been artistically hand-hammered and vibrantly finished with an applied patina of green verdigris. The center of the bowl is adorne ...click for details
Circa 1936 and still ticks …
Founded in 1891, Tavannes Watch Company merged with Cyma and became one of the most prestigious Swiss manufacturers of simple and complicated watches, during the 1920’s and ’30s.
This refined ladies wristwatch is a splendid example of the outstanding workmanship that made Tavannes so successful. B ...click for details
Exceptional silverwork from a prestigious Peruvian silver maker …
Whether used as an ashtray, candy dish, or simply displayed as vintage folk art, this sublime silver piece is a real attention-getter! It was made handmade by Guirco, a prominent silver maker who produced outstanding metal ware in Peru, during the mid-20th-Century. Square and compact in shape, the ashtray is composed of fine-gauge sterling, and boasts both traditional Peruvian imagery and iconic, Inca motifs—all rendered with m ...click for details
¡Muy fabuloso! …
Although unmarked, this exquisite and exceptional piece boasts such a signature motif, technique, and workmanship that it is undoubtedly one of Salvador Teran’s celebrated mosaic tile brass trays and wall hangings. Dating from the 1950’s, it is composed of heavy, solid brass, with Salvador’s distinctive affixed handle at the top and large hanging ring on the back. The elongated, oval center of the piece is entirely set with an elaborate, cut glass mosaic tile design, depicti ...click for details
“There is a wild-boar represented lying on one side, which I admire as a master-piece. The savageness of his appearance is finely contrasted with the ease and indolence of the attitude. Were I to meet with a living boar lying with the same expression, I should be tempted to stroke his bristles.” …
Hand-carved by a Kenyan artisan … This rhinoceros woodcarving is an outstanding example of vintage African folk art. It is crafted from what looks like finely grained, light and dark teak, and boasts a lovely polish and satiny finish. It measures 5-3/4” long x 2-1/2” high x 1-1/4” wide. It is a splendid old piece—at least thirty to forty years old—and the tribesman’s carving marks are still wonderfully evident. The sculpture is in very good condition for its age, with only some surface scratches ...click for details
Fine folk art … Tanganyika, whose name first appeared in 1922, was an East African republic within the Commonwealth of Nations. In 1964, it united with the island of Zanzibar to form Tanzania. The nation was famous worldwide for its beautiful and intricate ebony wood sculptures, which were carved by the Makonde tribe, who now inhabit southern Tanzania. Generally known as Makonde Art, the works—mostly produced for the tourist trade—were created with traditional iron tools and their style of repre ...click for details
