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
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.” …
