Auction ahead: Los Castillo modernist silverplate set

On June 19th a six-piece set by Los Castillo featuring inlaid azurite and malachite and modernist design will go on the block at Rago Arts’ Great Estates auction in New Jersey.

Photograph: Rago Arts and Auction Center

Auctioneer’s description of Lot 152:

MODERNIST MEXICAN SILVER PLATE; Six pieces with inlaid azurite/malachite by Los Castillo, Taxco; covered bowl with ball finial, #301; candlestands, #601; sugar and creamer on tray, #106; Tallest: 5”.
Estimate $500 – $600;  Starting Bid $250

More details and information about bidding online or in person at Rago Arts

If you’re interested in seeing more Los Castillo silver with inlaid stone, take a look at the pitcher highlighted below. It is offered by Lauren Stanley Gallery of New York, which specializes in museum quality silver and usually has a really fine selection of pieces by William Spratling and other Mexican silver maestros. This Los Castillo silverplate pitcher with inlaid lapis lazuli and malachite is available through the Gallery’s eBay store.