PRE COLUMBIAN PERUVIAN TEXTILES
Ancient Peruvian textiles belong to the most spectacular artifacts of world archeology. Splendid colours, complex designs and ingenious techniques, testify of deified status of Andean elite. An extensive ancestor cult demanded massive production of textiles for the embellishment of ancestral mummies. The Peruvian coastal desert, with virtually no precipitation, preserved the phenomenal Paracas mantles, made two thousand years ago (lot number 88), the mesmerizing designs of tie-dyed textiles of the Middle Horizon (lot number 75) and the royal dress of Inca rulers (lot number 90). The Kemper collection of Pre Columbian Peruvian textiles presents an impressive survey, with the padded Chimu uncu (lot number 94) as an absolute highlight.
The importance of the Kemper collection may be proven by two mayor exhibitions, 'Ancient Peruvian Art' at the Arts Council in London 1962 and 'Alt Peru, Die Sammlung Kemper' in the Landesmuseum in Münster 1972.
Dr. E.K. de Bock
NOTICE TO ALL BUYERS
Condition
Condition is not stated in the catalogue. The absence of such reference does not imply that the lot is in good condition or free from faults or imperfections. All dimensions are approximate and intended only as a guide. Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves by inspection as to the condition of each lot. Condition reports can, however, be provided on request but are for general guidance only and any such report is, of necessity, subjective. Buyers' attention is drawn to the General Conditions.
MONDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 1995
Catalogue
All sales subject to the conditions printed in this catalogue
Estimates. Please see under Special Information
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PERUVIAN COLONIAL PICTURES
(lots 1-28)
Lots are sold framed and are laid down on canvas unless otherwise stated
Peruvian School (18th Century)
Details
Peruvian School (18th Century)
The Virgin with Child; Infant Jesus; Giving of Alms and Jesus blessing
all oil on canvas, all laid down
50 x 31.5; 36 x 27.5; 38.5 x 30 and 42 x 30 cm (4)
The Virgin with Child; Infant Jesus; Giving of Alms and Jesus blessing
all oil on canvas, all laid down
50 x 31.5; 36 x 27.5; 38.5 x 30 and 42 x 30 cm (4)