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A striking vintage photo frame designed by Emilia Castillo and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico during the 1980s, showcasing the whimsical …
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A striking vintage photo frame designed by Emilia Castillo and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico during the 1980s, showcasing the whimsical sculptural aesthetic that has made Castillo’s work highly sought after by collectors and interior designers.
The frame is crafted in solid brass with a silver-plated finish and features a beautifully stylized angel motif with outstretched wings and halo, rendered in Castillo’s signature playful yet elegant style. The angel’s face and wings create a sculptural crown at the top of the frame, transforming a functional object into a decorative piece of Mexican modern design.
This example retains the original hallmark on the reverse reading:
“Emilia Castillo, Mexico, M.R., TO-85, Plateado.”
Emilia Castillo, a celebrated figure in the Taxco silversmithing tradition, gained international recognition for her imaginative designs combining sculptural metalwork, natural stones, and folkloric motifs. Her works are highly collectible and frequently featured in curated interiors, particularly in Palm Beach, Hollywood Regency, and Mexican Modern design schemes.
The warm patina of the metal combined with the sculptural angel form gives the frame a strong decorative presence—perfect for styling on a desk, console, bedside table, bookshelf, or vanity.
An elegant and collectible example of late 20th-century Mexican decorative arts.
Measurements
Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
Width: 7.13 in (18.11 cm)
Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
Origin
Taxco, Mexico
1980s
Materials
Silver-Plated Brass
Marks
Marked on the reverse:
Emilia Castillo, Mexico, M.R., TO-85, Plateado
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- Dimensions
- 7.13ʺW × 3.25ʺD × 8.75ʺH
- Styles
- Modern
- Designer
- Emilia Castillo
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Glass
- Silver
- Silverplate
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- The piece is in good, vintage condition, needs to be polished. The piece is in good, vintage condition, needs to be polished. less
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