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Place of Origin: South American
Giant Jewel stone dice – set of 2 gem stones
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Surprise your favorite game lover with our gemstone Dice—beautifully crafted from genuine semi-precious stones. A thoughtful and unique gift that blends play with elegance.
Bring th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone
Decorative gemstone Laundry Clip Mariposita Green
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Crafted from vibrant Andean gemstones, these natural stone laundry clips add a playful touch to your space. A unique home decorative piece for a favorite piece of art, carved in the unique mariposita green stone.
DAR Proyectos carves the uniquely Peruvian gemstones...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone
Tetris 3D gemstone puzzle – multi stone
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Challenge the mind with this vibrant 7-piece gemstone puzzle. A playful way to spark creativity and a perfect addition to any collection of tricky games for the brain.
The gemstone ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone
Embraer 170 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 170 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 170 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Chilean Metal Huasos Spurs
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century Chilean huasos metal spurs. Heavy silvered metal stamped Chile on the side. As found with grosgrain ribbon attached.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver
Pre-Columbian Hand Painted Narino Bowl Colombia
Located in Washington, DC
Fine Pre-Columbian Narino footed bowl from the highlands of Columbia, circa 1250-1500 AD.
Desirable polychrome bowl would make a great addition to any pre-Columbian collection. Au...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Giant Jewel Stone Dice – Set of 2 Gem Stones
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Bring elegance to game night with our gemstone Dice—crafted from authentic semi-precious stones. A fun and refined gift for board game lovers and collectors alike.
Dimension: 1.25...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone
Luxury Exotic Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Luxury Exotic Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design
3.75" H x 1.75 W x 0.5" D
Costantini founder William Stuart has bough...
Category
2010s Modern South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Amethyst Mineral Sculpture with High Crystal Peaks on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
A stunning deep purple amethyst cluster with unusually high peaked crystals on metal stand. The polished frame shows mineral layers developing from the rough basalt, to the grey/blue...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Tropical Flair: Vibrant Taxidermy Keel-Billed Toucan on Display
Located in New York, NY
This striking taxidermy specimen of a Keel-Billed Toucan showcases the vibrant beauty of one of the world’s most colorful bird species. Known for its distinctive beak with vivid bands of green, orange, yellow, and red, this toucan is mounted in a dynamic pose on a sleek black base, capturing the essence of its natural elegance and playful character. The glossy black feathers and bright yellow chest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Immaculate Conception. Oil on canvas. Colonial school, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Immaculate Conception. Oil on canvas. Colonial school, 18th century.
Oil on canvas showing the Virgin Mary among angels, in a landscape and standing on a crescent moon, wearing a wh...
Category
18th Century Neoclassical Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
3X World Champion Gabriel Medina personal Japan Summer Olympics surfboard (2021)
Located in Haleiwa, HI
3X Surfing World Champion Gabriel Medina’s personal surfboard. Shaped for the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo Japan, July 2021. Gabriel Medina is a 3-time WSL World Champion of Su...
Category
2010s South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam
1941 Folk Art Patience Bottle Signed And Dated
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A symbolic Christian patience bottle with a cross flanked by miniature bells, the front with a ladder, tools, plants and rooster. The bottle contains a signed paper label, dated Octo...
Category
20th Century Folk Art South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Collections of Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s
Located in Naples, IT
A group of real Brazilian butterflies presented in a beautiful antique wooden box from 1960. These specimens are extremely rare and have been selected from a vintage collection.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Incan Sun God Vessel. Terracotta Inti Pre-Columbian Historic Art Sculpture Peru
Located in Peoria, AZ
STUNNING!
PRE-COLUMBIAN
INCAN CEREMONIAL
SUN GOD VESSEL!
CIRCA AD 1300-1500
TWO REPRESENTATIONS OF INCAN SUN GOD INTI
(also known as Apu-punchau)
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 12-1/2 " TALL by 4-1/2" WIDE
This is the Holy Grail of Incan Pre-Columbian vessels.
Here is an incredibly significant Incan Pre-Columbian terracotta ceremonial vessel with two depictions of INTI, the Incan Sun God on each side of the vessel with incredible details and beautifully preserved.
Finding an Incan vessel with the depiction of Inti is quite rare. These were reserved for important ceremonial functions such as Inti Raymi - the festival in honor of the Sun God.
What makes this one even more special is that the depiction of the Sun God nicely matches a 17th century document...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Mid-Century
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Caviuna Record Player was produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, whose designs were made by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler.
This typology was part of the storage furniture from the period, appearing in several interior projects published in the most known design and lifestyle magazines. It was part of modular furniture, commonly assembled with shelves, flower boxes, and bar compartments.
Extraordinarily complex and hand-crafted, the wood pieces produced by Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte in Brazil in the 1950s have unique construction details, very distinctive of any production of the time in Brazil.
This Record Player is composed of two hanging doors...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Pyramid Puzzle Sculpture - Serpentine green
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Engage your mind with the Pyramid Puzzle: a tactile table game made from authentic semi-precious gemstones. Ideal for puzzle lovers, those who appreciate a little challenge, and as a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
Large 18th century Spanish Colonial Religious Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large oil painting of the holy family on hand woven canvas.
Peruvian or Bolivian.
Acquired from an estate in the San Francisco Bay Area f...
Category
18th Century Spanish Colonial Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas
Rose Quartz Crane Pair Sculpture on Rock Crystal and Black Marble Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand-carved semi-precious rose quartz stone crane pair, with intricate carnelian beaks, fluorite crests, and brass legs. This piece blends the elegance of ornithology wit...
Category
2010s South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Sterling Silver Link Bracelet by Antonio Belgiorno
By Antonio Belgiorno
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Sterling Silver Link Bracelet by Antonio Belgiorno
Beautiful Sterling Silver Bracelet with a "Herringbone" design characteristic of the Belgiorno brand from the 1950s. This design is...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Móvel Moderno Brasileiro, Brazilian Modern Design, Book
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The Brazilian modern design book extensively classifies the work of 15 of the most representative Brazilian furniture designers in the mod...
Category
2010s South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th C. Spanish Colonial Carved Giltwood Triptych of Virgin Mary & Christ Child
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Spanish Colonial carved giltwood Triptych of Virgin Mary & Christ Child
Late 19th century, South America
Of exceptional quality, the hinged three panel devotional ic...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Rock Crystal Butterfly Sculpture on Pink Geode Obelisk Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning decorative mineral specimen, composed of a rock crystal butterfly with brass body, on a pink geode obelisk on black marble base. A beautiful acc...
Category
2010s South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Quartz, Stone
Mid-20th C. Wood Model of Antique Fishing Boat Ship With Sails Made in Argentina
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century wood model of antique fishing boat ship with sails made in Argentina
By: unknown
Material: wood, thread, fabric
Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, varnis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Thread, Wood
Vintage Handmade Peruvian Couple Folk Art Dolls
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Handcrafted Peruvian Couple Folk Art Collectible Dolls.
Handmade vintage collectible Cusco Peruvian dolls feature stuffed bodies, sewn-on faces, and braided black yarn hair.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Peruvian 18k Gold & Sterling Sterling Bird Brooch w/ Turquoise Inlaid
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Peruvian geometric design 18k gold and sterling silver bird openwork broch that exudes elegance with its finely detailed design. The bird's delicate form is accented by a vivid turqu...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver
Rose Quartz Hummingbird Pair Sculpture on Rock Crystal and Marble Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand-carved semi-precious rose quartz stone hummingbird pair, featuring delicate brass beaks and feet, captures the enchanting spirit of ...
Category
2010s South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross Folk Art
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Latin American 1700s wooden crucifix. Carved face and body features. Beautiful patina. Jesus on the Cross Folk Art.
Category
Mid-18th Century Folk Art Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous 18th Century Baroque South American Floral Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Lovely 18th Century shrine in polychrome cedar. Rectangular box, topped by a cut pediment carved with flowers, flanked by a pair of tips – like simplified obelisks. Sides and pair of...
Category
Late 18th Century Baroque Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood and Iron Stirrups
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of late 18th early 19th century South American carved wooden stirrups. Known as estribos, each are carved from a solid block of wood. Decorated with wonderful carvings of horse heads and grape vines, these are truly charming pieces. With wrought iron stirrup rings and the original leather straps. Rich chocolate patina that only comes from age and use. Worn by Chilean huasos, highly skilled horsemen akin to America's cowboys.
Prized by collectors of horse memorabilia...
Category
1790s Spanish Colonial Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare Tabletop Amethyst Formation with Calcite Goethite & Quartz
Located in London, GB
A very rare and exquisite table-top amethyst formation. The long fromation preserves a prominent golden calcite crystal on a bed of deep purple amethyst and is particularly sculptura...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
19th Century Chilean Huaso Spurs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and authentic pair of Chilean spurs is stunning to behold. Traditionally worn by huasos, or Chilean cowboys, these silvered steel spurs, or esp...
Category
19th Century Other Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
1940'S BRAZILIAN INLAID WOOD TRAY WITH REAL MORPHO BUTTERFLY WiNGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this vintage Brazilian inlaid wood tray with real Morpho butterfly wings.
This vintage tray features a geometric pattern m...
Category
20th Century South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Rhea Taxidermy Specimen – A South American Ratite 42"H
Located in New York, NY
This 42-inch-tall Rhea taxidermy specimen showcases one of South America’s most fascinating flightless birds. Rheas (Rhea americana and Rhea pennata), also known as ñandús or South A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Feathers
1960s Joaquin Taller Tinta Ecuador Turquoise Onyx Birds Silver MCM Sculptures
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of birds with some denting, and heavy patinations, normal tarnishing to dark tarnishing and black staining.
Joaquin Humberto Tinta Figueroa (1934- )
The original taller was ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Potosi medal Gold Bolivia 1860s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Important Potosi medal Gold Bolivia 1860s
This beautiful coin/medal has a trutly important history behind it,
all about the Cerro rico in Potosi Bolivia in 1860 years, and it is ex...
Category
1860s Folk Art Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
"OUR LADY OF GLORY WITH ORATORY" Brazilian sculpture of the 19th century
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
OUR LADY OF GLORY WITH ORATORY
Brazilian sculpture of the 19th century
, in polychrome and gilded wood.
Oratory in painted and gilded wood.
Small defects.
Dim.: (sculpture) 42 cm;
(...
Category
19th Century Baroque Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Amethyst Crystal Cluster with Exceptional Calcite Formation, Mineral Art
Located in London, GB
An incredible amethyst formation with central calcite "arch" and calcite spear.
Two special calcite formations are shown here; the first is a beautiful arch covered with a blanket...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Magazine “Habitat”, nº15, by Lina Bo Bardi & Pietro Maria Bardi. Brazil 1954
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Barcelona, ES
“Habitat – revista das artes no Brasil”, nº 15, March – April 1954
“Magazine of contemporary culture, dedicated to architecture, painting, sculpture, industrial design, graphic arts...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
900 Silver Bracelet by designer Antonio Belgiorno
By Antonio Belgiorno
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
900 Silver Bracelet by designer Antonio Belgiorno
This is a vintage 900 silver bracelet by designer Antonio Belgiorno, dating from around 1960. It features a design of open, rectangu...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marcela Cure XL Pui Wood and Malachite Domino Set - 28 Pieces in leather box
Located in Barranquilla, CO
Our Large Domino set is composed of 28 pieces of pui wood with malachite inlay. Each piece is outlined in blue polyurethane paint and elegantly stored in a leather box.
Nothing better than having fun, and if you can do it...
Category
2010s Other South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Malachite
Vintage 900 Silver Designer Bracelet by Antonio Belgiorno
By Antonio Belgiorno
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage 900 Silver Designer Bracelet by Antonio Belgiorno
Exquisite bracelet featuring a series of leaf-shaped links, each meticulously crafted in 900 silver. Belgiorno's distinctive...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Map of the Brazilian Coast by A. Van Krevelt
Located in Langweer, NL
Uncommon edition of this accurate map of part of Brazil, from San Salvador till Rio de Janeiro and S.Paulo. In lower right engraved "29b." Originates from 'Atlas Portatif pour servir...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Peruvian Retablo from the Evelyn Ackerman Estate
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peruvian retablo purchased from the Evelyn Ackerman estate. This colorful piece features two hinged doors with floral paintings. The interior showcases small ceramic figurines in wha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
900 Silver Choker Necklace by Antonio Belgiorno
By Antonio Belgiorno
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
900 Silver Choker Necklace by Antonio Belgiorno
This 900 silver choker necklace by Antonio Belgiorno is a modern and elegant piece that will add a sophisticated touch to any outfit. ...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Spanish Colonial Craved Gilt Wood Winged Cherub Base
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century hand carved, painted and gilt triangular wood base with three angel heads with wings. The charming faces of the cherubs are hand painted with black hair and red lips, ea...
Category
18th Century Baroque Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Argentinian Silver and Gold Torah Crown
Located in New York, NY
Silver and gold Torah crown, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1925.
On silver base decorated with a small gold Stars of David. The lower ribs decorated with applie...
Category
1920s Vintage South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Gold
Rebecca / Rebeca
Located in London, GB
Original IArgentine film poster for Rebecca, 1940.
Daphne du Maurier's gripping 1938 novel was made into a film in 1940 by Alfred Hitchcock. It was ...
Category
1940s Vintage South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rebeca
Located in London, GB
Original Argentinean film poster from (1940) 43 x 29 in. (109 x 74 cm)
This poster would have been used outside the cinema at the films original release.
This psychological drama-t...
Category
1940s Vintage South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Bespoken Leather Belt with Sculptural Sterling Buckles Graziella Laffi
By Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wide leather belt with sterling silver buckle and matching ornaments crafted by Graziella Laffi, Lima, Peru, circa 1965. The prominent silver articles feature the shape and motif rooted in pre-Columbian culture that inspired the artist's work. Mark on verso: PERU 950, extended size is 47 x 3 inches (119.4 x 7.6 cm) and weight is about 428 grams. Belt length adjustable between 27 to 38 inches. This lot with partially effaced Peruvian Cultural Ministry label to verso.
Graziella Laffi was born in 1923 in Florence, Italy to Gino Laffi, a silversmith and artist. Following her family tradition, Graziella enrolled in master classes after elementary school, focusing on design and painting. She next attended Escuela de Bellas Artes de Puerta Romana for three years, where Gino taught, and then to the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where she concentrated in architecture until the start of World War II. In 1947, Graziella, then twenty-four, immigrated with her parents to Peru. Gino later created a silversmith studio and showroom called Fabrica Laffi on Avenue Mexico, where Graziella initially learned her Craft. The Pre-Columbian culture in her adopted country inspired Graziella to travel and collect, which ultimately influence her design in the silver pieces. Graziella learned the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected the current technology. She mostly used hammering, rolling and creating joints as the ancients do. As an ambassador of Peruvian culture, her work promoted the indigenous Peruvian art and rekindled the interest in its ancient heritage throughout South America, the United States and Europe. She exhibited her growing collection of Peruvian artifacts...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pre Columbian Art of South America Hardcover 1976 1st Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pre-Columbian Art of South America by Alan Lapiner. 1st Edition, 1st publication.
Published by Abrams, New York, 1976.
New York, Abrams, 1976. Large qu...
Category
Late 20th Century Pre-Columbian South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
South American Presentation Sword
Located in New Orleans, LA
Believed to have originated from the collection of a South American diplomat, the exquisiteness of this presentation sword conveys its ownership by ...
Category
19th Century Other Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 900 silver Belgiorno bracelet
By Antonio Belgiorno
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage 900 silver Belgiorno bracelet
This stunning 900 silver bracelet features a sculptural design with curvilinear plates 2 cm wide and 3 mm thick. With a unique finish and full o...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sculptural Sterling Silver Choker Necklace by Graziella Laffi
By Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken sterling silver chocker necklace very bold design by Graziella Laffi, Lima, Peru, circa 1970s. The chocker features six subtly hammered roundels radiating into a trio of Axe-shaped fixed pendants, with two smaller ones flanking a large central one. The shape of the axe was often found in the Pre-Columbian art. As a bronze age tool, it symbolizes power. The necklace is not chain link but cast and joined as a solid chocker with box clasp mechanism. The design radiates a sense of history with the primitive tribal geometry in form, yet the necklace appears beyond ethnic, it exuberates a confident and bold modernistic aesthetic. The drop of the necklace on the mannequin (not included) is 11". It has an approximate 16" circumference and weighs 320 grams (10.3 troy ounces). It was tested as 900 purity with XRF analyzer. There is a Peruvian Cultural Ministry label applied and a catalog sticker on verso as shown.
Graziella Laffi was born in 1923 in Florence, Italy to Gino Laffi, a silversmith and artist. Following her family tradition, Graziella enrolled in master classes after elementary school, focusing on design and painting. She next attended Escuela de Bellas Artes de Puerta Romana for three years, where Gino taught, and then to the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where she concentrated in architecture until the start of World War II. In 1947, Graziella, then twenty-four, immigrated with her parents to Peru. Gino later created a silversmith studio and showroom called Fabrica Laffi on Avenue Mexico, where Graziella initially learned her Craft. The Pre-Columbian culture in her adopted country inspired Graziella to travel and collect, which ultimately influence her design in the silver pieces. Graziella learned the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected the current technology. She mostly used hammering, rolling and creating joints as the ancients do. As an ambassador of Peruvian culture, her work promoted the indigenous Peruvian art and rekindled the interest in its ancient heritage throughout South America, the United States and Europe. She exhibited her growing collection of Peruvian artifacts...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare 17th Century South American Colonial Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Rare 17th Century South American Colonial Shrine
Straight box with pediment cut into stylized volutes. Made of polished cedar, with wrought iron fittings, this oratory reflects the ...
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
Big Art Deco Inspired Boat in Wood and steel Designer: Marcelo Peña, 2024
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible boat: in solid wood.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushin...
Category
2010s Modern South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Vintage Sculptural Silver Necklace by Graziella Laffi
By Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken sterling silver necklace with five roundel bell shape of gradual sizes linked by joint chains, designed and made by Graziella Laffi, Lima, Peru, circa 1965. The subtly hammered roundels evoke a sense of history with the form found in pre-Columbian culture, yet the necklace appears beyond ethnic, it exuberates a confident and bold modernism. The necklace with Peruvian Cultural Ministry label to verso.
Graziella Laffi was born in 1923 in Florence, Italy to Gino Laffi, a silversmith and artist. Following her family tradition, Graziella enrolled in master classes after elementary school, focusing on design and painting. She next attended Escuela de Bellas Artes de Puerta Romana for three years, where Gino taught, and then to the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where she concentrated in architecture until the start of World War II. In 1947, Graziella, then twenty-four, immigrated with her parents to Peru. Gino later created a silversmith studio and showroom called Fabrica Laffi on Avenue Mexico, where Graziella initially learned her Craft. The Pre-Columbian culture in her adopted country inspired Graziella to travel and collect, which ultimately influence her design in the silver pieces. Graziella learned the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected the current technology. She mostly used hammering, rolling and creating joints as the ancients do. As an ambassador of Peruvian culture, her work promoted the indigenous Peruvian art and rekindled the interest in its ancient heritage throughout South America, the United States and Europe. She exhibited her growing collection of Peruvian artifacts...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Chilean Huaso Stirrups
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking and rare pair of Chilean wooden stirrups are true gems. Also known as estribos, these stirrups are carved from a solid block of wood. Tak...
Category
19th Century Other Antique South American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Steel
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