Beyond the canvas, our collection extends to the rare and the tactile. This curated selection of miscellaneous treasures—from Baroque furniture to sacred sculpture—celebrates the master craftsmanship of the 17th and 18th centuries. Each object is a testament to the era's dedication to ornate detail, historical utility, and enduring beauty.
Baroque Cedar Console An 18th-century hand-carved cedar console featuring an ornate polychrome and gilt finish. It showcases classic Baroque craftsmanship with a prominent shell motif, scalloped apron, and elegant cabriole legs.
Pair of Baroque Chairs (Poltronas) Baroque Style, Colonial Era. Carved wood with original polychrome and gilt (dorado) finishes. This matched pair features elegant open-work backrests, cabriole legs ending in claw feet, and preserved gold-leaf accents.
Baroque Bargueño 18th Century. Polychromed and gilded wood. A masterful portable desk featuring intricate floral painting, a central architectural niche, and era-authentic gold-leaf details.
The Virgin and Child in Altarpiece Colonial School, 18th Century. Sculpture carved in wood and maguey fiber. Featuring a Madonna and Child housed within a miniature gilded Baroque retablo with Solomonic columns and cherubim.
Saint Matthew the Evangelist Colonial School, 18th Century. Sculpture: Hand-carved polychromed wood. An original era devotional figure of the Apostle with his traditional angelic attribute. Presented on its original gilded architectural base.
The Crucified Christ Ca. 18th Century. Sculpture carved maguey fiber and wood. A devotional crucifix featuring masterful estofado technique on the cross.
Pair of Solomonic Columns Colonial School, 18th Century. Structure: Hand-carved wood with silver leaf (pan de plata). These helical columns feature the traditional "Motivos de la Vid" (grapevine motifs), symbolizing the Eucharist. Finished with original polychromy and a shimmering silver-leaf base.
San Juanito (Saint John the Baptist as a Child) 18th Century. Sculpture: Hand-carved polychromed wood. An exceptional devotional figure in its original state, standing upon a matching carved pedestal. The piece retains its authentic 18th-century pigments and gilded detailing on the garment.
Baroque Frailero-Style Table A beautifully Baroque table in the traditional frailero style. It features a heavy rectangular top supported by wide, trestle-style legs adorned with intricate, deep-relief floral carvings and classic mortise-and-tenon joinery.
18th-Century Marriage Trunk (Baúl Matrimonial) An exceptional 18th-century bridal chest featuring original polychrome and gilded finishes. The front panel is decorated with a distinctive "V" shaped architectural carving, a central sunburst escutcheon, and an ornate scalloped base. A rare example of colonial folk-baroque furniture used to store a bride's dowry.
Seraph Angel Andean Baroque, 18th Century. Sculpture: High-relief wood carving from a private collection. A powerful example of the Andean School, depicting a winged Seraph with expressive features and original polychromy.
Pair of 18th-Century Baroque Frailero Chairs Crafted in the 18th century, these chairs feature hand-embossed and polychromed leather upholstery. The intricate motifs include the "Defense of the Monstrance" (defensa de la custodia) and iconography of Saint Roch (San Roque). These robust pieces are classic examples of Spanish Colonial furniture, showcasing deep relief carvings and traditional mortar-and-tenon joinery.
Archangel Sculpture Colonial School, 18th Century. Medium: Hand-carved wood and maguey paste (pasta de maguey). A significant devotional piece from a private collection, depicting an Archangel in triumphant pose, holding a balance and a silvered fish, symbols traditionally associated with divine justice and healing.
Episcopal Throne Armchair (Sillón Trono Obispal) Circa 17th Century An imposing 17th-century throne featuring a hand-carved, gilded frame with a prominent shell crest and ornate floral scrollwork. The piece is distinguished by powerful lion’s paw feet and its original embroidered silk tapestry depicting central figures.
Pair of Napoleonic Pedestals Imperial Period, Early 19th Century. Furniture: Masterfully crafted in black lacquered wood with delicate bronze inlays. These pedestals feature a tapered "Empire" silhouette, typical of the Napoleonic era, adorned with neoclassical urn motifs and fine linear detailing.
Imperial Bargueño (Writing Cabinet) Empire Style, mid-19th Century- Fine wood with ivory and tortoiseshell inlays. Features a central niche and intricate Kantuta flower motifs. A masterwork of neoclassical design with regional botanical symbolism.
A glimpse into our gallery showcasing a sophisticated arrangement of Spanish Colonial and Baroque treasures. An immersive view of our gallery featuring gilded Spanish Colonial religious paintings and masterfully carved Baroque furniture.
