Andean Colonial House with Musicians and...

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Lot number	20
Estimate	500.00 - 800.00 USD
Auction	International Fine Art & Original Peruvian Ceramics
Date	August 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM MDT
Auction house	Gallery Arts & Auctions Co.
Location	New Mexico, New Mexico

Village Life by Artemio Poma Gutierrez (Peruvian, b. 1973) Master Quinua Ceramic. Recognized among the leading contemporary masters of Quinua ceramic, Artemio Poma Gutierrez has played a significant role in preserving and elevating one of Peru's most celebrated artistic traditions. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to Peruvian culture, he was honored by the Ministry of Culture of Peru as a Meritorious Personality of Culture for safeguarding and promoting the ceramic heritage of Quinua. This remarkable architectural sculpture is one of Artemio Poma's most elaborate narrative compositions, faithfully recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Andean village through an extraordinary combination of sculpture, architecture, and hand-painted decoration. The two-story adobe house is crowned by a richly modeled clay tile roof inhabited by birds and sheep, while every facade is adorned with finely executed floral and geometric motifs characteristic of the Quinua tradition. The balconies and lower courtyard are animated by numerous individually hand-modeled figures representing musicians, villagers, artisans, and daily communal activities. Every character possesses its own posture, facial expression, and carefully sculpted details, creating a dynamic scene that celebrates music, family, craftsmanship, and the vibrant social life of the Peruvian Andes. The composition rewards close observation, revealing countless subtle details throughout the sculpture. Entirely handcrafted using traditional Quinua ceramic techniques and decorated with natural earth pigments, the work exemplifies Artemio Poma's exceptional mastery of narrative ceramic sculpture. The architectural precision, balanced composition, and remarkable sculptural complexity transform this piece into an outstanding museum-quality example of contemporary Peruvian ceramic art. The ceramic tradition of Quinua has been recognized as part of Peru's National Cultural Heritage. Works by the artist have previously been presented through auctions organized by the Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI). ARTIST Artemio Poma Gutierrez is a distinguished master ceramist from Quinua, Ayacucho, Peru. His work represents a contemporary evolution of one of Peru's most important ceramic traditions, combining ancestral techniques with sophisticated sculptural narratives that celebrate the cultural identity, architecture, traditions, and daily life of the Andes. His creations are highly sought after by collectors of Latin American folk art and museum-quality decorative arts. PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist in Peru for Gallery Arts & Auctions Co. AUTHENTICITY This work is an original creation by Artemio Poma Gutierrez. When present, the work may bear the artist's signature or identifying mark. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by the artist may be provided upon request, subject to availability. DIMENSIONS Height: 14 in. Width: 9 in. Depth: 5 in. C

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