Sigi Pineda bear claw earrings included in upcoming auction

Renowned silver maestro Sigfrido (SIGI) Pineda began his long, award-winning career when he began working for Los Castillo while still a teenager. After working with Salvador Teran and then with Felipe Martinez at Piedra y Plata Pineda went on to become the head of the enameling workshop at Margot de Taxco. In 1952 he opened his own shop, Plateros, later changing it to SIGI. Pineda is now in his 80′s and continues to design jewelry today.

A pair of Sigi Pineda bear claw earrings is included in a lot (Lot 991) of vintage Mexican silver earrings to be auctioned at the June Estate Catalogue Auction by Sloans & Kenyon, Chevy Chase, MD on June 20th.

Photograph: Sloans & Kenyon/Artfact

Auctioneer’s description:

Sale 51 Lot 991 PAIR SIGI PINEDA BEAR CLAW STERLING SILVER EARRINGS, Together with three additional vintage pairs of Mexican inlaid sterling silver earrings including one pair depicting a warrior with inlaid tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl.
Estimate $250-350, Minimum Bid $120

For addtional information, contact Sloans & Kenyon Auctioneers and Appraisers or Artfact.
Here are some of the current eBay listings for vintage Sigi Pineda:

SIGI PINEDA STERLING SILVER MEXICAN ART DECO PIN & BRACELET~1952 NO RESERVE NR US $47.00 (6 Bids) Auction Ends: Friday Feb-10-2012 18:00:46 PST   | Watch this Item

Vintage Sterling Silver Sigi Pineda Tasco Modernist Dangling Earrings US $24.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-11-2012 11:39:11 PST   | Watch this Item

SIGI PINEDA MODERNIST STERLING SILVER PIN BROOCH MEXICO US $49.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-11-2012 13:06:06 PST   | Watch this Item

Sigi Pineda, Bracelet and Ear Rings US $200.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-11-2012 16:09:21 PST   | Watch this Item

Vintage Sigi Pineda Sterling Scorpion Pendant & Box Chain Necklace Taxco Mexico US $21.50 (6 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-12-2012 15:20:44 PST   | Watch this Item

SIGI PINEDA MEXICAN STERLING SILVER & AMETHYST MODERNIST "FISH" PIN US $36.00 (7 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-12-2012 17:32:42 PST   | Watch this Item

VINTAGE MEXICO TAXCO SIGI PINEDA SILVER MODERNIST NECKLACE US $104.50 (6 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-12-2012 21:39:22 PST   | Watch this Item

SIGI PINEDA MEXICO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER AGATE MODERNIST DOUBLE BOOMERANG PIN US $285.00 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-13-2012 12:31:10 PST   | Watch this Item

Sigi Pineda Taxco Sterling Cufflinks & Tie Tack Set US $9.95 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Feb-13-2012 17:41:18 PST   | Watch this Item

SIGI PINEDA STERLING SILVER OBSIDIAN BRACELET MODERNIST BANGLE TAXCO TASCO VTG US $299.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Feb-14-2012 18:11:08 PST   | Watch this Item