Puerto Rican Furniture

Wonderful and rare planter from Puerto Rico. Some small chips from normal uses.

Pottery wall plate created by acclaimed Puerto Rican mid century modernist ceramicist, Susana Espinosa. Stylized bird design in the center created through carving and different colored glazes. Terra cotta with a yellow rim. Signed in the bottom right corner and dated 1974. A rare piece depicting an animal rather than her more commonly found designs of faces. Intended to used as a wall hanging with a wire on the back. Marked "PR" on the back indicating this was made in Puerto Rico. Please read her biography copied below. Artist's Biography: "Ceramist and draftswoman. She earned a bachelor’s degree in arts from the Academy of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires in 1953 and worked in a ceramics factory until she opened her own workshop in 1958. She lived in Trinidad from 1961 to 1968, and then settled in Puerto Rico where she worked with Hal Lasky...

Original vintage advertising poster for the 40th World Chess Congress - Congreso Mundial de Ajedrez - International Master Tournament held at the Colegio de Abogados in San Juan Puerto Rico from 9-24 October 1969 featuring a striking graphic design by the notable Puerto Rican artist Rafael Tufino...

Rare vintage Susana Espinosa signed vintage abstract Glazed Sgraffito terracotta ceramic art plate charger stoneware studio 1970s Puerto Rico. Early outstanding piece by Espinosa -reputably Puerto Rico's most important modernist art potter. Signed in front Espinosa and Estudio on back. Art Studio Casa Candina glazed terracotta vessel with sgraffito Picasso style figural detail. This signed 1970s piece is a great example of the melding of ceramics and sculpture that is one of the hallmarks of her work. It features a stylized female figure with 3 dimensional accents in the body and face, with a combination of glazed and unglazed areas for beautiful contrast. The dimensional effect makes it particularly beautiful and a rare find. Plate measures 9" across and 1 3/8" high and has an integrated hanging loop. Excellent condition ready for display. Espinosa was born in Argentina, but is most famous for her modernist pottery work after moving to Puerto Rico in the late 1960s. A brief history of the artist: Ceramicist and craftswoman, Espinosa graduated in 1953 from the Academia de Bellas Artes in Buenos Aires and worked in a ceramics factory until she opened her own studio in 1958. She lived and worked in Trinidad from 1961-1968, moving then to Puerto Rico, where she worked with Hal Lasky...

Fun simple handcrafted organic design. Retains original label.

Early 20th century original retablo We are proud to offer an original early 20th century retablo box filled with a colorful scene of village and farm life. Retablos are a sophisticated Peruvian Folk Art in the form of portable boxes...

Cuban Artist Rolando López Dirube Abstract Pencil Sketch, 1987 Offered for sale is a pencil sketch by Cuban artist Rolando López Dirube (1928–1...

1965 Matador Oil on Canvas by Carlos Irizarry, oil on canvas, original gilt frame. excellent condition. Dimensions30ʺW × 3ʺD × 54ʺH Born in Puerto Rico, I...

Cottage industry studio pottery production candelabra from Puerto Rico. The company was founded by Raymond Loewy/William Snaith, and Glidden Parker. Pieces were exhibited in Aileen Osborn Webb's America House, NY in the 60s. Many other ceramicists later involved; Susana Espinosa...

Extremely rare ebonized wood and hemp rope low lounge by the 51st state's best known architect.

Reduced from $2,800 for saturday sale. Angel Botello (1913-1986) colorful linocut of nudes on a beach. Warm tropical colors, face types and bodies, ha...