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Stunning and rare collection of William Spratling .925 sterling silver pre-Columbian style mask plaques. Each carved and painted wood plaque …
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Stunning and rare collection of William Spratling .925 sterling silver pre-Columbian style mask plaques. Each carved and painted wood plaque is stamped with William Spratling mark and eagle stamp (first used after WWII, the Mexican government issued this mark to guarantee sterling content). Marks date the pieces from the third design period (1947-1967). From a single estate / private collection. Set includes 4 cloth Spratling storage bags.
William Spratling was an iconic artisan and entrepreneur that revived Taxco, Mexico's silver city, putting it on the international art and design map. Spratling created the modern Mexican silver school and contributed significantly to Mexican culture. An extraordinary man, we recommend reading about Spratling - his adventures with roommate William Faulkner, his marketing of Diego Rivera, and time teaching Eskimos silversmithing. Spratling's history is one to study and his artwork conveys his passion and love for art, silver, and Mexico.
Dimensions vary slightly. Each measures approximately 4.63"W x 1.13"D x 5.13"H
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- Dimensions
- 4.63ʺW × 1.13ʺD × 5.13ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Artist
- William Spratling
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paint
- Sterling Silver
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Overall excellent vintage condition appropriate with age and use. Each in overall excellent vintage condition with tarnishing and light scratches … moreOverall excellent vintage condition appropriate with age and use. Each in overall excellent vintage condition with tarnishing and light scratches appropriate with age and use. Rubbed wear and minor losses to the paint. Please see photos. First, largest mask is loose from plaque. less
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