1980s Emilia Castillo Articulated Silver Plate Lizard Sculpture, Taxco Mexico

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A finely crafted articulated lizard sculpture designed by celebrated Taxco silversmith Emilia Castillo, one of the most recognized figures in … Read more A finely crafted articulated lizard sculpture designed by celebrated Taxco silversmith Emilia Castillo, one of the most recognized figures in modern Mexican decorative arts.
Silver-plated metal with inset eyes, likely mother-of-pearl.
Intended as a decorative sculpture, also functions as bottle opener.
These pieces are highly collectible examples of 20th-century Mexican Taxco silver design.
The piece is made of articulated segments, allowing it to move. It features an hexagonal scale pattern and dorsal spikes.
This is an authentic piece and is marked on the underside with "Emilia Castillo" and include "Mexico," "Plateado," and the design code "TO-85".
It has an incision: " To Lerry".
The sculpture features Castillo’s signature attention to texture and movement. The body is constructed from multiple articulated segments, allowing the lizard to curve naturally, enhancing the lifelike and sculptural quality of the piece. Each segment displays a beautifully worked hexagonal scale pattern, while the raised dorsal spikes and expressive eyes give the sculpture a playful yet sophisticated character.

Emilia Castillo, daughter of renowned master silversmith Antonio Castillo, continues the important Taxco silver tradition established by Los Castillo. Her work blends traditional Mexican craftsmanship with modern sculptural forms, making her pieces highly sought after by collectors, interior designers, and enthusiasts of Mexican modern design.

A wonderful example of vintage Taxco silver design, ideal for display on a desk, cocktail table, or curated shelf, where its articulated body and sculptural presence can be appreciated from multiple angles. See less