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Authentic rare William Spratling sterling silver Azur Malachite North Star pendant necklace.
Striking pendant with inset green stones and raised dimensional design.
Silver necklace with hook closure.
Dated 1950s. From Spratling's Alaska series.
Hallmark: Sterling Mexico, Maker's mark- Conquistador inside shield, eagle assay mark (eagle 13). See attached photos. No markings on chain necklace.
Pendant: 4" L x 2 3/4" W, chain: open end to end 17 3/4", chain drop: 8 5/8", overall necklace/pendant drop: 12 1/2"
69.6 Grams.
OVERALL CONDITION: Very good.
Metal purity unstamped and tested with XRF (x-ray fluorescence) for silver.
Superficial wear in form of minor scratches and dents.
Clasp secure.
Oxidation present.
Pitting and chips to chalcedony.
Footnotes:
William Spratling (1900-1967) is acknowledged by many as 'The Father of Mexican Silver.' Initially working as a professor of architecture at Auburn University and Tulane University, Spratling expatriated to Mexico in 1929 where he befriended and promoted Mexican artists of many practices, the muralist Diego Rivera among them. He would go on to establish famed silver workshops (or 'talleres') in and around Taxco, where silver mines had been established for centuries. Employing craftsmen to execute his designs, many of the most celebrated artists of Mexican silver honed their talents in his workshops, including Hector Aguilar, Margot Van Voorhies, Antonio Pineda and the brothers that would establish Los Castillo Taller.
Literature/published:
Morrill, Penny C. William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. In Association with the San Antonio Museum of Art, San Antonio, TX, 2002, PG 239 Plate 372.
Morrill Penny C. Dreaming in Silver, Silver Artists of Modern Mexico, Schiffer, PG 137 plate 2.58.
Provenance: Estate of a prominent collector. Auction piece.
Shipping: USPS Priority including tracking & insurance. Signature required upon delivery.
Final Sale.
