Rare Graziella Laffi Huge Enamel on Copper and Silver Plaque

Collectibles : Ethnographic : Peruvian : South American

 

This piece is just Amazing! Graziella Laffi was an Italian Born artist who was active in Peru in the 1950s. She produced Modernist and Pre-Columbian pieces. She is known as "The Spratling of Peru". Enamels by her are shown in the book "Enameling on Metal" by Oppi Untract (1957). This Exquisite Plaque, dating to the 1950s, is hand-hammered copper with rich green- enamel on both front and back. Front has dramatic sterling silver design of a Warrior in center, circumference of tray consists of Peruvian Birds and Fish. This is Quite Large! Measures 17 1/2" in diameter! i. Weighs approx. 5 1/2 pounds!! There is a small hook on back to hang on a wall. Some chips to the green enamel paint, which many would say enhances it's beauty. Signed on back "PERU G LAFFI". This is a prized treasure for a Laffi Collector!

Item ID: COL186

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Rare ~ Massive Peruvian Laffi Plaque