About Rodrigo Rivero Lake
Located in one of the most exclusive areas of Mexico City, the Rodrigo Rivero Lake Gallery opened its doors to the public two years ago, quickly positioning itself as one of the must-see places for any art lover. Despite its recent opening, our company has been a pioneer in the preservation of architectural treasures in danger of destruction in Asia, especially in India, since 1969. Mr. Rodrigo Rivero Lake is the only Mexican antiquarian member of the Oriental Ceramic Society, and possesses one of the most important and vast collections of Mexican Colonial Art, with so...Read More
Featured Pieces
Traditional “Pita” Belt and Buckle
Located in Mexico City, MX
Traditional “Pita” Belt and Buckle
Pita comes from the fiber of the big maguey
Or large Mexican cactus and is hand inlaid
With Mexican charro designe. The remaining
Leather is ha...
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2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Leather
Miraculous Medal of the Virgin of Chiquinquirá
Located in Mexico City, MX
About the Virgin of Chiquinquirá
Virgin of Chiquinquirá, carrying baby Jesus and a marshal cane on his hand.
On her sides, San Antonio de Padua, and Saint Andrew, apostle, with the X-shaped cross, sign of his martyrdom..
Her Story
Dominican friars carried evangelization expeditions into the central region of Colombia. In 1560 Antón de Santana, Spanish gentleman obtained commission to build a house with different uses, the administration of settlers, indigenous people and slaves; he further build a chapel for religious services in Suta,
Fray Andrés Jadraque, saw the need to put a painting of the Virgen del Rosario...
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20th Century Colombian Spanish Colonial Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Vegetal Saw Fish
Located in Mexico City, MX
The swordfish has been a very interesting decoration symbol within the most notable houses and places of Mexico. Likewise, this wonderful piece has been a very important symbol since the time of the Aztecs since it was used as a weapon.
As a contribution to the environment and in a more natural way, we offer these wonderful pieces that pretend to be the defense of sawfish (Pristis pectinata...
Category
2010s Natural Specimens
Materials
Palmwood
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By Sergio Hernández
Located in Mexico City, MX
Sergio Hernández is a Mexican painter originally from Oaxaca, a forerunner of the legacy of renowned artists such as Francisco Toledo. Within his work we can see elements typical of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
19th Century Mexican Lacquered Box
Located in Mexico City, MX
This chest from the 19th century is a majestic example of the technique known as ‘maque’, or lacquer, developed in Mexico over the centuries. It is lacquered in an orange background and profusely decorated on all sides. On its front a the ornament of two symmetrical Mexican flags...
Category
Antique 1850s North American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Sgraffito Glass Photophores
Located in Mexico City, MX
Pair of Sgraffito glass photophores
20th century
Measures: 38 x 13 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s More Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Viceregal Chiseled Silver Casket, Decorated with Organic Motifs
Located in Mexico City, MX
This incredible piece is made of silver embossed in the form of floral ornaments.
These pieces belonged to prominent members of the nobility. In addition to their shape and possible...
Category
Antique 1750s Mexican Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand Painted Chest
Located in Mexico City, MX
This hand painted box is representative of a technique
typical of the Olinalá region, in the state of Guerrero in the
South of Mexico. Guerrero is the most important lacquer produc...
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Traditional Flower and Birds Design with Silver Applications Box, Olinalá
Located in Mexico City, MX
This hand painted box is representative of a technique
typical of the Olinalá region, in the state of Guerrero in the
South of Mexico.
Guerrero is the most important lacquer produ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Kerala, Madras, South of India, Engraved Granite Column, Mandala and Naga Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
This unique monolitic reddish granite columns come from religious houses to fantastic temples in the south of the Indian subcontinent. This specific piece, with a beautiful geometric...
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Antique 16th Century Indian Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Granite
18-19th Century, Manalai, Birmania, Gilded Wood with Glassware Inlays Standing
Located in Mexico City, MX
One of the figures that have impacted me –among the religions I have had the joy of approaching, studying or even living– is undoubtedly the Lord Buddha. This figure reminds me of the ascetic Buddha who describes Herman Hesse...
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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Shekhawati Desert Zone, India, Monolithic Stone Pots with Handles
Located in Mexico City, MX
In the great Indian desert - the Thar - in a place called Shekhawati, very close to the Indian-Pakistani border, these wonderful pieces were acquired.
Monolithic stone pots of vario...
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Primitive Antiquities
Materials
Stone
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