Antique Peru

A truly exceptional 17th century Cuzco School (Spanish School, Peru) Oil on Canvas of Archangel Selaphiel.

The Potosi Mint signifies that the coin was minted in northern Peru, modern-day Bolivia. An 8 Reales silver coin was approximately equivalent to one month’s pay for a sailor in th...

The Potosi Mint signifies that the coin was minted in northern Peru, modern-day Bolivia. An 8 Reales silver coin was approximately equivalent to one month’s pay for a sailor in th...

'Textiles of Ancient Peru. Tejidos Del Peru Antiguo" page 68.

Peruvian Cuzco School Oil on Canvas of the Archangel Michael defeating Satan 18th Century.

Rare Pre-Columbian Nasca Ceramic Drum Vessel Culture: Nasca (Nazca), South Coast of Peru Period: ca. 200–600 CE (Early Intermediate Period) Material: Burnished ceramic with painted ...

Peruvian Cuzo School Oil on Canvas of the Archangel Michael.

Set of 6 paintings attributed to the Cusco School, 18th–19th centuries Series of five small-format oil paintings on canvas, attributed to the Cusco School, 18th–19th centuries. They...

Provenance: From an American collection collected in Peru in 1970s. Hence by descent. Reference: for a very similar example, see item RT-14922 in Museo Nacional de Arqueologia, Lima.

Large Chancay Anthropomorphic Urn Vessel Pre-Columbian, Central Coast of Peru 1000–1450 CE An imposing and characterful Chancay culture ceramic urn, fashioned in the form of a sty...

A Fine Old Pair of Gaucho Spurs, Argentina A well-made traditional pair of Argentine Gaucho spurs, crafted in brass . The workmanship shows classic regional styling, with elegant sha...

18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil Painting on Board A characterful Spanish Colonial devotional painting, oil on board, dating to the 18th century. The work depicts the Virgin of Mer...

Believed to be original Cusco school portraiture of St. John The Baptist, wielding a cross near the lamb of God. Good Condition. Wear is consistent with age. Minor to moderate paint...

Provenance: From an American collection collected in Peru in 1970s. Hence by descent. Reference: For reading on the bird motifs in Chancay textile art, see page 141-183 of the book ...

For reading on the bird motifs in Chancay textile art, see page 141-183 of the book "Ancient Peruvian Textile" by F. Anton.  

Provenance: From an American collection collected in Peru in 1970s. Hence by descent. Reference: For reading on the bird motifs in Chancay textile art, see page 141-183 of the book ...

Provenance: From an American collection collected in Peru in 1970s. Hence by descent. For reference and illustration of humanoid motif, see page 141-156 of "Ancient Peruvian Textile...

This is a very good example of a Peruvian, possibly Cuzco, painting of the Holy Family that dates to the mid or late-18th century.

Rare Pre-Columbian Chimu Stirrup Vessel – Sea Plant or Fungi Motif – 12th–14th Century AD, Peru An intriguing and rare Chimu stirrup vessel from Pre-Columbian Peru, dating to the 12...

Rare Spanish Colonial devotional painting depicting Our Lady of Candelaria, originally conceived as part of a processional banner or ecclesiastical standard. The composition presents...

The bench’s robust armrests and seat showcase the skill of Peruvian artisans, ensuring durability while maintaining a sophisticated aesthetic.

Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South Coast Peru, Nazca Culture, c. 200–600 AD A fine hand-coiled pottery bowl decorated in classic Nazca polychrome pigments—cream, black, red,...

Reference: For reading on the bird motifs in Chancay textile art, see page 141-183 of the book "Ancient Peruvian Textile" by F. Anton. A panel with nearly identical bird design is il...

Cuzco School Oil on Canvas Painting of San Isidoro the Laborer, patron saint of farmers and peasants. The saint is shown as a monumental figure dominating the pictorial space, an ico...

Elman Collection of Peruvian Pre-Columbian Textiles, 2007, Editorial Ausonia, Lima, page 37.

There are handwritten notes verso indicated that the painting was purchased in Peru in 1966 (see detail photo). Overall: 32" H x 25" W.

This evocative 19th-century Spanish Colonial oil painting presents a deeply moving, naïve interpretation of Saint Anthony of Padua, rendered with the devotional intensity and formal ...

Kate Kemper, of London and Switzerland (1908-2004) was an early collector of Andean art, forming an important collection of ceramics and textiles after visiting Peru. Her comprehensi...

Large oil painting of the holy family on hand woven canvas. Peruvian or Bolivian. Acquired from an estate in the San Francisco Bay Area from a gentleman who had been in the first w...

Pre columbian Lamabayeque wood figure Peru Circa 750 to 1375 AD A rare standing figure of a deity with triangular tear drop shaped eyes holding a child, Carved in very dense heavy ha...

'Textiles of Ancient Peru. Tejidos Del Peru Antiguo" page 68.

Provenance: From an American collection collected in Peru in 1970s. Hence by descent. Reference: For Chancay gauze weaving, see plate 34-44 in "Textiles of Ancient Peru and Their Tec...

Pair of 18th Century Spanish Colonial School Reverse Glass Paintings Gold Leaf Carved Frames. Each painting depicts vivid religious scenes rendered in rich color and detail. The comp...

Antique 18th Century Spanish Colonial South American retablo, features Saint Camillus De Lellis (San Camilo), Patron Saint of The Sick, Peru, Cusco, circa 1760. This devotional reta...

Provenance: From an American collection collected in Peru in 1970s. Hence by descent. Reference: For Chancay gauze weaving, see plate 34-44 in "Textiles of Ancient Peru and Their Tec...

18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil on Canvas of the Immaculate Conception A magnificent Spanish Colonial school oil on canvas, 18th century, depicting the Immaculate Conception surrou...

The woven fragment was from the Chimu culture (10th 14th century) located in the northern coast of nowadays Peru. The culture was known for producing fine textile featuring homomorph...

Saint Isidore the Laborer Spanish Colonial School, 18th Century Oil on canvas Canvas dimensions (unframed): 59 cm (H) x 60 cm (W) This evocative 18th-century Spanish Colonial oil on...

Two handles with lion heads and cherub details. Made in Peru circa 1640. A rare and early Spanish Colonial glazed ceramic urn, made in Peru circa 1640.

The Chancay were a pre-Columbian archaeological civilisation which developed between the valleys of Fortaleza, Pativilca, Supe, Huaura, Chancay, Chillón, Rimac and Lurin, on the cent...

This is a rare and exceptional pair of 18th Century Spanish Colonial three-light candelabras, likely originating from a major silver-working center in the Viceroyalty of Peru (such a...

Spanish Colonial Inlaid Travel Desk with Bone and Iron Mounts. Features a wooden foundation with wrought iron-mounted hinges and a hand-cut plate. Skeleton Key is included. The piece...

Echoing the mastery of a culture known for its intricate craftsmanship, this textile showcases several enigmatic figures interwoven with fish, capturing the essence of Chancay life a...

Located in Northern Coast of nowadays Peru, Chimu culture thrived in the late Intermediate/Horizon period circa 1000-1470 CE until it was conquered by Inca Empire in the late 15th ce...

Early 18th century. Possibly Peruvian.

The textiles were likely from Chimu Culture located Northern coast of Peru and/or Chancay culture of central coast of Peru respectively, circa 12th-15th century.

For a nearly identical piece, see illustration 46 on plate 29 of Textile Masterpieces of Ancient Peru by James W. Reid.   

A striking and architecturally composed pair of 17th-century Spanish Colonial candlesticks, masterfully carved in wood and richly adorned with original polychrome and parcel gilding....

Cuzco often has unusual iconography but this painting is perhaps unique. Saint Joseph, his hand raised in benediction cradles the child Christ with his own little crown of thorns and...

Chancay Painted Textile with Brown Fishes and Dots On Vertical Bands. Even though the piece is incomplete, the powerful design resembles an abstract modern painting by Henry Matisse....

Impressive pre-columbian Lambayeque textile ceremonial panel. Lambayeque, Peru. Mint condition. Museum piece. Ex. Sotheby’s, New York.

No. 1118 Place of origin: Peru Height (Including Stand): 21 cm Dimensions: H 18 cm x W 18 cm x D 10 cm Weight: 3.2 kg Condition: This is an original piece without any restoration

This late 18th-century Peruvian bargueño is an outstanding example of Spanish Colonial craftsmanship, featuring vibrant hand-painted decoration and intricate hardware.

Incan Kero Tumbler-shaped drinking vessel Period: 15th 16th Century Region: Peru Material: Wood Polychroming Finest in the world!

A beautiful specimen of pyrite with hematite from Peru, composed of sharp triangular crystals with perfectly smooth faces and a brilliant metallic lustre.

A striking specimen of pyrite with hematite from Peru, featuring sharp triangular crystals with a fascinating mix of textures.

A extremely rare early 18th-century Spanish Colonial table, a remarkable piece showcasing the enduring beauty and functionality of colonial craftsmanship. This table is constructed f...

Pair of 19th century Spanish Colonial brass equestrian slipper stirrups. Crafted in South America by a skilled metalworker and finely cast in brass, they are ornately decorated with...

This beautiful pyrite sphere from Peru shines with a golden metallic surface and has crystals of different sizes all around it.

An exceptional cluster of lustrous epidote crystals from Casca, La Libertad, Peru, rising in sharp, elongated formations with a deep green tone that shifts to almost black in subdued...