Antonio Pineda and Mexican modernism in silver

Margot de Taxco Silver Confetti Enamel Peony Flower 1950s Clip On Earrings.
Margot de Taxco Silver Confetti Enamel Peony Flower 1950s Clip On Earrings.

Antonio Pineda was born, like many who later became famous masters, into an old family in Taxco, the silver center of Mexico, in 1919. He studied painting with Tamachi Kitagawa and David Alfaro Siqueiros, where he also studied sculpture. At the age of 14, he was noticed and invited by William Spriteling, owner of the Taller De Las Delicias trading company, which has already been described earlier. There, Antonio improved his skills for 8 years and his silver jewelry gained popularity. This allowed him to open his own business in 1941. Now he could implement his ideas without restrictions. His work received real recognition in 1946 after an exhibition held in San Francisco. Soon after this, jewelry from Antonio Pineda became recognizable throughout the West Coast of the United States.

Margot de Taxco Circle Fish Sterling Silver Enamel Champleve Screw Back Earrings.
Margot de Taxco Circle Fish Sterling Silver Enamel Champleve Screw Back Earrings.

It should be noted that silver bracelets, rings, and pendants created by Antonio Pineda in collaboration with Valentin Viadoreta in the 40s of the last century are of particular value. Valentin Viadoreta at that time was a very famous Mexican artist and jewelry designer from Mexico City.

William Spratling Signed Sterling Silver Feather of Quetzalcoatal Taxco Bracelet.
William Spratling Signed Sterling Silver Feather of Quetzalcoatal Taxco Bracelet.

Most of Antonio Pineda’s silver products are characterized by the style of Mexican Modernism. Antonio Pineda remained faithful to his homeland all his life and died at his ranch near the city of Taxco at the age of 90 in 2009. His jewelry continues to gain value and is very popular among collectors.

Los Castillo Taxco Mexico 1930 Art Deco Modernist Bracelet Ebony Wood And Silver.
Los Castillo Taxco Mexico 1930 Art Deco Modernist Bracelet Ebony Wood And Silver.
Vintage Mexican Taxco 970 Silver Tree Branch Necklace by Don Filiberto Gomez.
Vintage Mexican Taxco 970 Silver Tree Branch Necklace by Don Filiberto Gomez.
Signed Fidencio Serrano Southwestern Sterling Silver Necklace & Earrings.
Signed Fidencio Serrano Southwestern Sterling Silver Necklace & Earrings.
Modernist Sterling Bracelet by Fidencio Serranoe.
Modernist Sterling Bracelet by Fidencio Serranoe.
Rare Antonio Smoky Topaz Pendant.
Rare Antonio Smoky Topaz Pendant.
Antonio Pineda Sterling and Onyx Suite.
Antonio Pineda Sterling and Onyx Suite.
Mid 20th Century Antoñio Pineda Silver and Moonstone Brooch, Taxco, Mexico.
Mid 20th Century Antoñio Pineda Silver and Moonstone Brooch, Taxco, Mexico.
Mexican Sterling Silver Modernist Necklace, Atributted to Antonio Pineda.
Mexican Sterling Silver Modernist Necklace, Atributted to Antonio Pineda.
Bracelet and ring in one piece with silver crimped amastistas Guerrero state, chiseling technique and openwork.
Bracelet and ring in one piece with silver crimped amastistas Guerrero state, chiseling technique and openwork.
Antonio Modernist Pearl Link Bracelet.
Antonio Modernist Pearl Link Bracelet.
Vintage Mexico Modernist 1950’s Antonia Pineda 970 Silver & Amethyst Necklace.
Vintage Mexico Modernist 1950’s Antonia Pineda 970 Silver & Amethyst Necklace.
1960s Modernist Silversmith Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Circles Link Bracelet.
1960s Modernist Silversmith Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Circles Link Bracelet.
Mexican Modern Silver and Amethyst Earrings Antonio Pineda.
Mexican Modern Silver and Amethyst Earrings Antonio Pineda.
Antonio Pineda Eagle Head Dangle Brooch Pendant Yellow Gold 14k Taxco Mexico Pin.
Antonio Pineda Eagle Head Dangle Brooch Pendant Yellow Gold 14k Taxco Mexico Pin.
Antonio Pineda Amethyst Pea Pod 970 Silver Masterpiece Taxco Brooch Circa 1960s.
Antonio Pineda Amethyst Pea Pod 970 Silver Masterpiece Taxco Brooch Circa 1960s.
Antonio Pineda Sterling Vermeil and Tiger Eye Bamboo Design Cufflinks.
Antonio Pineda Sterling Vermeil and Tiger Eye Bamboo Design Cufflinks.
Antonio Pineda Sterling and Rectangle Onyx Cufflinks, circa 1950.
Antonio Pineda Sterling and Rectangle Onyx Cufflinks, circa 1950.
Antonio Pineda Amethyst Silver Taxco Ribbon Drop Earrings Vintage Circa 1960s.
Antonio Pineda Amethyst Silver Taxco Ribbon Drop Earrings Vintage Circa 1960s.
Extraordinary Antonio Pineda of Taxco Mexico Wave Necklace and Post Earring Set.
Extraordinary Antonio Pineda of Taxco Mexico Wave Necklace and Post Earring Set.
Antonio Pineda Mexican Modernist 970 Silver & Pearl Brooch or Pin.
Antonio Pineda Mexican Modernist 970 Silver & Pearl Brooch or Pin.
Mexican Modern Silver and Amethyst Brooch Antonio Pineda.
Mexican Modern Silver and Amethyst Brooch Antonio Pineda.
Impressive Pair of Antonio Pineda Silver Candlesticks.
Impressive Pair of Antonio Pineda Silver Candlesticks.
Sterling Silver and Onyx Collar Necklace by Antonio Pineda.
Sterling Silver and Onyx Collar Necklace by Antonio Pineda.
Antonio Pineda Silver & Moonstone Necklace and Bracelet.
Antonio Pineda Silver & Moonstone Necklace and Bracelet.
Sterling Silver and Onyx Bib Necklace by Antonio Pineda.
Sterling Silver and Onyx Bib Necklace by Antonio Pineda.
Antonio Pineda Obsidian and Pearl Necklace on Silver.
Antonio Pineda Obsidian and Pearl Necklace on Silver.
Antonio Pineda Mexico 970 Silver Wave Design Screwback Earrings
Antonio Pineda Mexico 970 Silver Wave Design Screwback Earrings
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver and Malachite Bracelet.
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver and Malachite Bracelet.
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver and Synthetic Sapphire Cufflinks.
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver and Synthetic Sapphire Cufflinks.
Antonio Pineda Silver and Aventurine Quartz Bracelet.
Antonio Pineda Silver and Aventurine Quartz Bracelet.
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver and Moonstone Cufflinks.
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver and Moonstone Cufflinks.
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Thumbprint Necklace.
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Thumbprint Necklace.
ANTONIO PINEDA Huge Belt Buckle.
ANTONIO PINEDA Huge Belt Buckle.
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver and Amethyst Necklace.
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver and Amethyst Necklace.
Antonio Pineda Silver and Labradorite Necklace.
Antonio Pineda Silver and Labradorite Necklace.
Mexican Sterling Silver Brooch Antonio Pineda.
Mexican Sterling Silver Brooch Antonio Pineda.
Antonio Pineda Necklace.
Antonio Pineda Necklace.