Bidspirit auction | Shepherd with dog and llamas.

Shepherd with dog and llamas. Peruvian School. 20th Century - Cast, chased, and assembled 800 silver. Measures 8 x 6 cm. Small pastoral scene composed of a standing figure accompanied by a dog and two llamas, arranged on an irregular, organically shaped base. The staggered grouping of the figures creates an immediate narrative reading, while the linear rendering of the fur, clothing, and saddles adds tactile richness to the composition. The minimalist modeling and expressive simplicity connect with the 20th-century Andean tradition of genre silverwork, intended for both devotional use and decorative collecting. The alternation between burnished and darkened surfaces accentuates the volumes and the picturesque character of the scene. Its appeal lies in its ability to condense an image of rural identity and popular memory into a small format of remarkable visual charm. 8 x 6 cm