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Surrealist Hand Cuff Links by Antonio Pineda

Creator: Antonio Pineda
Offered by: TFTM

Description
These rare pair of cufflinks are in the shape of left and right hands. The design is very Surrealist. The great Mexican modenist silver jewelry designer Antonio Pineda created them in the 1950's. Antonio began his career as an apprentice to William Spratling at age 14 years. After 8 years, in 1941, he left to open his own silver workshop and became extremely successful. At the annual Silver Fairs in Taxco, Mexico, Antonio Pineda was was constantly capturing 1st prize for his design and craftsmanship. In 1946 his work was exhibited with Margaret DecPatta and George Jensen at the Leigon of Honor in San Francisco. His jewelry was sold at Gumps for the next decade. There was also a large retrospective of his work at the Fowler Museum, UCLA in Los Angeles in 2008. Each cufflink is 1.25 inches tall by 1 inch wide.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Mexico
Period:	1950-1999
Materials:	handmade sterling silver
Condition:	Good. gently used
Creation Date:	1950's
Metals:	Silver
Gender:	Men's
Styles / Movements:	Mid-Century, Artist Jewelry
Dealer Reference #:	SHCLAP
Incollect Reference #:	509699

Message from Seller:

TFTM (Thanks For The Memories) features original 20th century modern art, furnishings and design. GALLERY: 8319 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90069 United States p: 323.852.9407 e: contact@tftmmelrose.com