Mid 20th Century Bolivian Wood Sculpture Mother and Child by Guillermo Arias Flores Arias

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This mid-century modern wood sculpture is a hand-carved work by the Bolivian artist Guillermo Arias, also known as Flores Arias, … Read more This mid-century modern wood sculpture is a hand-carved work by the Bolivian artist Guillermo Arias, also known as Flores Arias, whose figurative carvings are celebrated for their emotional depth and refined simplicity. The sculpture depicts a tender mother-and-child embrace, rendered in strong, block-like forms with softened edges and expressive facial features.

Carved from solid wood and finished with a warm natural patina, the piece reflects the modernist folk traditions of mid-20th-century Bolivia, blending devotional subject matter with modern sculptural abstraction. Visible tool marks and restrained detailing emphasize the artist’s hand and lend the work an authentic, soulful presence.

The sculpture is signed ARIAS on the base, confirming authorship. This piece works beautifully as a standalone sculptural object and pairs well with mid-century modern, collected, or organic interiors.

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• Artist: Guillermo Arias (also known as Flores Arias)
• Origin: Bolivia
• Period: Mid 20th century
• Medium: Hand-carved wood
• Subject: Mother and child
• Signed on base: ARIAS
• Solid wood with original aged patina
• Very good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age

A meaningful and collectible example of Latin American mid-century folk modernism, ideal for collectors of sculpture, devotional art, or soulful design objects. See less