South American Wall Decorations

A large stunning painting from the legendary Amazonian artist Moacir Andrade "A Lenda Do Pacu" (The legend of the Pacu) Acrylic on canvas depicting a central Pacu which is a lar...

Striking pair of acrylic paintings on canvas of traditional Peruvian figures executed in a modernist minimalist folk style. Signed Roberto Benites and presented in wood frames.

Wonderful painting on wood by Brazilian artist Alayde Lacerda. The painting features a villa set back in a valley with the mountains in the background. In front of the house is a gro...

Rare Early 19th century Capriccio view of Rio de Janeiro Painting Probably painted circa 1810 by one of Jean-Baptiste Debret, Italian Students. Painted on Sailcloth. Historical Context of Early 19th Century Portuguese Colonial Brazil 1.1 Transition from Colony to Empire During the early 19th century, Brazil underwent a seismic shift in its political status. Originally a colony under the Portuguese Empire, the arrival of the Portuguese Royal Court in Rio de Janeiro in 1808 rapidly elevated the city’s cultural and political importance. By 1815, Brazil was declared a kingdom united with Portugal, setting the stage for the emergence of the Empire of Brazil in 1822. This period of transformation—often termed the transitional period from colony to empire—fueled a wave of artistic production in cities like Rio de Janeiro. 1.2 European Artistic Influence in Brazil With the French Artistic Mission in Rio (initiated in 1816) and the presence of various Portuguese and European artists, Brazilian art of the early 1800s began to reflect diverse influences, from neoclassical painting to the early rumblings of romanticism. Painters such as Jean-Baptiste Debret, and Nicolas-Antoine Taunay, and local luminaries like Manuel de Araújo Porto-Alegre contributed to the fine arts tradition in Brazil. Their works featured scenes of local life, portraits of Brazilian society, and imaginative vistas—sometimes referred to as “capriccios,” in which real elements were combined with artistic liberties to create an idealized panorama. 1.3 Rio de Janeiro as Cultural and Political Hub Rio de Janeiro, often called the Imperial capital after Brazil’s independence, was home to foundational institutions like the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts (Academia Imperial de Belas Artes). Later evolving into the Escola de Belas Artes (School of Fine Arts in Rio), these academies nurtured the talents of emerging painters, who found patronage under the Royal Court and, subsequently, the Imperial Court. The city’s significance was further enhanced by the construction of significant buildings, the modernization of infrastructure, and the mingling of European courtly customs with the traditions of local inhabitants. . Description of the Octagonal Oil on Canvas: A Capriccio View of Rio de Janeiro 2.1 Composition and Layout The most striking characteristic of this 19th-century Brazilian art piece is its octagonal shape, a relatively unusual format that draws the viewer’s gaze toward its centre. The composition showcases Rio de Janeiro’s shoreline in the early 1800s, brimming with merchant ships and smaller boats anchored near the shore. On the sand, there is a bustling crowd of local people—men and women carrying food and goods on their heads, loading and unloading boats, and engaging in everyday commerce. The backdrop of soaring mountains suggests Rio’s iconic topography, embodying the landscape that famously defines the city. 2.2 Architectural and Religious Landmarks On the left side, one can discern the silhouette of a church believed to be Santa Lucia, a significant religious structure in the heart of early 19th-century Rio. This element provides viewers with a tangible reference point, linking the scene to an actual location. However, because this painting is labelled as a “capriccio,” the artist might have taken creative liberties by rearranging or amplifying certain features of the city. The melding of real and idealized elements is characteristic of these imaginative vistas. 2.3 Evoking Daily Life in Colonial Rio One of the painting’s greatest appeals lies in its portrayal of daily life during the colonial era. Men and women from various backgrounds populate the scene. Some appear to be carrying goods on their heads, a common practice in Brazil that has persisted through different centuries. Others appear to be haggling or trading near small vessels, revealing the commercial pulse of an active port city. This focus on local people, combined with the grandeur of merchant ships, captures the tension and synergy between the every day and the extraordinary—a hallmark of Brazilian colonial painting that balances the grand narratives of empire with the rhythms of ordinary life. 2.4 An Amalgamation of Neoclassical and Romantic Influences Although academic art in early 19th century Brazil was highly influenced by neoclassicism, the onset of romanticism can be spotted in the emotional portrayal of the sky, the lively palette, and the dramatic emphasis on nature’s beauty (the mountains, in particular). This duality reflects the fine arts tradition in Brazil during the transitional phase when artists were embracing multiple styles. As part of the School of Rio or the Rio de Janeiro school, painters often integrated academic techniques learned from European masters with emerging local subjects and influences. 3. Institutions and Artistic Movements 3.1 Imperial Academy of Fine Arts Originally known as the Royal School of Sciences, Arts, and Crafts, the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro was instrumental in shaping 19th-century Brazilian art. Influential artists and teachers from Portugal, France, and other European nations congregated at the Academy, imparting their expertise to native students. As the monarchy consolidated power, the Academy enjoyed royal patronage, leading to the creation of Imperial Academy-style works that combined European academic rigour with Brazilian-themed subject matter. 3.2 Impact of the French Artistic Mission The French Artistic Mission, which arrived in 1816, played a pivotal role in introducing advanced European artistic techniques, thereby elevating the overall quality of painting in Brazil. Artists like Jean-Baptiste Debret not only documented Brazilian society but also spearheaded the development of a local visual identity that aligned with both academicism and the national context of a blossoming empire. Debret, alongside others such as Nicolas-Antoine Taunay, mentored Brazilian artists, sowing the seeds of what would become the Brazilian academic art movement. 3.3 Religious, Historical, and Landscape Paintings In addition to everyday scenes and historical compositions, religious iconography remained crucial throughout Portuguese colonial and imperial Brazil. Churches were omnipresent in cityscapes like Rio de Janeiro. Many colonial-era Brazilian portraits...

"Naked Tango" Artist Proof Print Signed Guillermo Kuitca Offered for sale is a Guillermo Kuitca (Argentine b.1961) photogravure and screen print on paper collé. Signed, dated, Gui...

Giclée art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors. Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qualit...

Johannes Wilhelmus Van Dartelen copper art fossilized stone signed Brazil made and presented for the crew of the Pan American. This is a one of a kind piece of art by Johannes...

An exceptional early Cuzco School painting, naive depiction of the Holy Family, presented in a contemporary wooden frame. The Cuzco or Cusco school was a Roman Catholic artistic tradition that began in the 1500's in Peru, following the Spanish conquest and subsequent attempts by the Spanish invaders and missionaries to implement the Catholic faith and associated customs upon the Peruvian people. The school was established in the ancient city of Cusco which had previously been the capital of the Incan empire. Bernardo Bitti arrived in Peru in 1583, and with his arrival the acceleration of Cuzqueno Art flourished. During his two stays in Cusco, Bitti was commissioned to make the main altarpiece of the church of his Order, replaced by another after the earthquake, and painted some masterpieces, such as The Coronation of the Virgin, currently in the museum of the church of La Merced, and the Virgen del pajarito, in the cathedral. Cuzco School paintings are marked by their baroque influenced imagery and the subjects of the paintings shown with light focused upon them. Cuzco art...

Kennedy Bahia (1929-2005) Patrick Maderos Kennedy took the professional pseudonym of Kennedy Bahia as his artwork related to the flora and fauna area of the Amazonian jungle of Ba...

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...

Oversized beach/bath towel 100% cotton Measures: 70 x 60 inches limited edition original packaging with tags machine washable The Artist Towel Series features limited edition towels...

"El Estafador" - A Captivating Oil on Canvas Masterpiece by Argentine Contemporary Artist Diego Cabral (2021) Step into the imaginative world of Diego Ca...

This piece is crafted by Angelica Aoki and Rafael Tortella for Bar Design. It's made of wood, sculptured to produce a wave from effect. Each individual piece is crafted to fit perfec...

The MF 710 bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros is stunning & probably the most complete of the systems created by him, despite having only 3 basic components: columns, boxes, and shelves....

Pepe Romero (20th Century), “Garden in the City,” 1958 Oil on Burlap, Signed and Dated Vibrant and expressive, this 1958 abstract oil painting by Pepe Romero captures the bold spiri...

Latin American 1700s wooden crucifix. Carved face and body features. Beautiful patina. Jesus on the Cross Folk Art. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and V...

Handwoven sheep wool tapestry with wall-mounting lathed aged bronze bases, and stainless steel rod. Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient weavin...

This work, an abstract geometric composition, captures the spirit of the late 1970s. Hand-assembled on a panel, this small tapestry, with its granular texture obtained by sand projec...

Presenting a rare and captivating Peruvian Cusco School painting from the mid 19th century, depicting the beloved figure of San Isidoro, the patron saint of farmers and laborers. Thi...

This rustic wooden side corner cabinet is not just an authentic representation of 19th-century Brazilian craftsmanship, but a rare find, especially in such remarkable condition. It stands as a testament to the era's utilitarian design ethos, characterized by simplicity and functionality. Crafted from solid, rough-hewn wood, its raw and natural beauty is accentuated by visible signs of age and wear, alongside a patina that eloquently narrates its long history of use. What sets this piece apart is its exceptional preservation. The single-door design, adorned with traditional iron hardware including a decorative escutcheon and simple strap hinges, opens to reveal shelving that has withstood the test of time, offering not just a glimpse into the past but practical storage space. The cabinet's construction remains sturdy, with right angles and a straightforward form that is exemplary of 19th-century Brazilian interiors, likely the work of a local artisan. The cabinet’s feet...

Brazilian mid-century modern woven wall tapestry using twine and felt from the 1960s.

Original vintage travel poster - Golf and Beach Miramar / Golf y Playa Miramar - featuring a stunning Art Deco design depicting a golf player holding a golf club and looking over the...

Bold color and dramatic design make this style a favorite among collectors of modern art. Excellent condition. Several minor holes are effectively backed with a compatible color, and...

Contemporary Photography "Vestígios de Adoração" (Traces of Worship) from the "Arqueologia de Futuras Ruínas" (Archeology of Future Ruins) Series by Brazilian Photographer Felipe Var...

Large and impressive one of a kind needlepoint embroidered framed fiber art wall hanging. Made by Josefina Robirosa (Argentina, 1932-2022) c.1976. Teal background with abstract flowi...

This exquisite 18th-century Peruvian oil on canvas is a masterful example of Spanish Colonial art, embodying the profound devotion and artistic sophistication of the period. The pain...

Holy Guacamole! The fantastic and very rare original 1960s Argentinian film poster for Batman. Superb colours and design. A poster with plenty of Kapow! This vintage movie poster fr...

Graciela Rodo Boulanger "Au Repos" 1983 Color Lithograph Noted Bolivian artist Graciela Rodo Boulanger (b. 1935) is known for her artworks featuring stylized renderings of children....

An outstandig early 18th Century Spanish Colonial oil on canvas depicting Mary and The Holy Trinity, or "Mary Queen of Heaven". You can notice th...

Brazilian Art by R. Aragão this Watercolor on Cardboard Painting, Abstract Stick Figures in Black and White and framed in Giltwood behind glass. Artist is ...

A pair of Acrylic on panel paintings by the late Gaston Ugalde in custom made metal painted frames. These are from his 2005 exhibition. Gastón Ugalde (1 July 1944 – 14 October 2023) is considered the father of contemporary Bolivian art...

Abstract art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors. Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qual...

Offered is a "rebenque", a vintage Gaucho horse and cow herd riding crop made of tooled aged dark brown leather and embellished with a forged silver stem and handle. It measures 20...

Landscapes, Xalapa, Mexico. Pair of oils on canvas. Spanish school, around 1840. Provenance: Conde de la Cortina collection, Jalapa, Mexico. Couple of landscapes framed within the Spanish school of the first half of the 19th century, with a clear romantic affiliation. Both evidence the knowledge of the Dutch classicist landscape, one of the main influences on the Spanish romantic landscape. Thus, we see compositions in "V", closed on the sides and open in the center, very low horizons that allow a wide development of the sky, spaces built in depth based on successive planes subtly differentiated by light and color, and small figures perfectly integrated into the natural setting. In addition, the skies are scenographic and dramatic, with low clouds behind which the golden light characteristic of the classicist landscape filters. One of the most radical aspects of romantic painting was the attempt to replace large canvases with historical or religious themes with landscapes. They wanted the pure landscape, almost figureless or totally devoid of them, to achieve the heroic significance of history painting. They were based on the idea that human feeling and nature should be complementary, one reflected in the other. In other words, the landscape should arouse emotion and transmit ideas. Thus, landscapers like the author of these canvases tried to express their feelings through the landscape, instead of imitating it. The romantic landscape had two main aspects: the dramatic one, with turbulent and fantastic views, and the naturalistic one, which emphasized images of a peaceful and serene nature. This second conception is what we see embodied in these works; the painter tries to communicate a religious reverence for the landscape, nature in its fullness. In fact, the author's own use of light here conveys a foggy, cloudy, dreamlike atmosphere that invites the viewer to meditate and contemplate himself in the landscape. The romantic landscape is constituted, however, by manifestations of very different types and not comparable to each other; it does not affect all national schools equally, staying more faithful to tradition in schools such as the French or the Dutch. Thus, in this canvas we do not find the grandiose scenery of the British and Germans, the steep mountains or the monumental Gothic ruin...

Eila Ampula fiber art floral tapestry handcrafted in Brazil, 1980s. Eila Ampula was a well-known Brazilian artist who specialized in tapestry design. Her work has been exhibited in ...

A Masterpiece of Kinetic Art - Julio Le Parc is a key figure in kinetic and optical art, known for his innovative use of light and movement. Discover the mesmerizing beauty of kine...

A Masterpiece of Kinetic Art - Julio Le Parc is a key figure in kinetic and optical art, known for his innovative use of light and movement. Discover the mesmerizing beauty of kine...

Selma Daffre (b. 1951), Brazilian artist. Collography printing plate. "Linhas". Dated 1997. Visible dimensions: 22 x 17 cm. Total dimensions: 36...

Complete Nazca Unku in vibrant red with blue, green, yellow and white squares forming V design around the brown neck opening. The multicolor squares in stepped design make a diamond ...

Brazilian modern woven wall tapestry using natural fibers from the 1980s. Signed MARY.

Fine Antique Woman’s Mantle (Awayo), Bolivia This exceptionally fine woman’s awayo, or mantle, displays three groups of tightly patterned vertical bands and colored stripes separate...

Brazilian Modern wall art tapestry of two colorful birds on branches by Eila Ampula, Brazil 2002.

Giant Leaf, Naturally Dyed Felted Wool Sculpture by Inês Schertel, Brazil Ines Schertel's primary material is sheep's wool. As a practitioner of Slow Design, the artist takes a ho...

Stunning Modernist Abstract Ecuadorian Tapestry / wall hanging designed by Olga Fisch.... Of Hungarian origin, Olga Fisch (1901-1991) emigrated in...

Museum quality handwoven textile fragment, featuring human , king or Martian motif professionally mounted on silk matte , in very decorative vintage wood frame as shadows box The tex...

Contemporary photography "Camadas" (Layers) from "Archeology of Future Ruins" collection by Brazilian Photographer Felipe Varanda. Edition: 1/8 Archival ink on Hahnemühle Photo R...

Important still life painting by Cuban artist Mario Carreño. (Mario Carreño y Morales (1913–1999) Provenance: Private collection UK – Commissioned in 1976 directly from the artist...

Contemporary photography "Toque 2" (Touch 2) by Brazilian Photographer Felipe Varanda. Edition: 2/8 Archival Ink on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Paper Measurements: 29 x 31 in Felipe Varan...

Contemporary Photography "Vestígios de Fogo" (Traces of Fire) from the "Arqueologia de Futuras Ruínas" (Archeology of Future Ruins) Series by Brazilian Photographer Felipe Varanda. ...

Beautiful silver plated bird sculpture with 0nyx eyes.

ZULE MOSKOWITZ (b. 1938 - Argentina). Art Deco style color lithograph. Limited Edition, titled "El Patio del Tiempo". Zule's free flowing pastels and stunning paintings tend to fea...

HECTOR BORLA (Argentine School, 1937 -) THE GRANDFATHER AND THE GRANDMOTHER, oil and collage signed on the back H.Borla 64. Also titled and inscribed "from the series El Amor de l...

Rafael Triboli’s new collection synthesizes the foundational aspects of his practice, bringing together techniques and resources that have long inhabited his repertoire, but now achi...

Argentine modern red ceramic golden wood sculpture painting by Carlos Carlè 1974 Rectangular sculpture painting in red ceramic, with geometric and organic decorations in relief and i...

Antique Aymara Woman’s Mantle (Ahuayo), Bolivia A large, finely woven and intricately patterned woman’s mantle from the Pacajes region of Bolivia displaying three wide vertical sect...

A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...

The Danse Wall Hanger is part of a collection of pieces that reinterprets the work "La Danse" by Henri Matisse, one of the most innovative artists of the 20th century. It is believed...

Museum quality handwoven textile fragment, featuring human faces ,or geometric motifs , professionally mounted on cotton matte , in very decorative wood frame as shadows box . The t...

One of a kind mosaic done in tiles and ceramic by Mariana Lloyd. Inspired by galaxies and the currents of the sea this mosaic combines different materials to translate the idea of m...

Discover the timeless beauty of this exquisite vintage South American Peru tapestry. Adorned with a captivating native design showcasing a vibrant town w...