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K Bueno - Vintage Mexican Modernist Silver Jewelry and Metalwork
Established 2001

Kim Matthews, proprietor
Email: kim@kimmatthewsart.com


All items in good to excellent condition unless otherwise indicated.

Left: Spratling 980 jaguar pin, not for sale.

KBueno: Antonio Piņeda Serpent Head Cufflinks Antonio Piņeda Serpent Head Cufflinks

7/8 x 1-1/4" 970 silver cufflinks attributed to Antonio Piņeda. One link is marked "Sterling Mexico Silver" and the other, 970 only. Superb quality and design consistent with Antonio's work.
$ 165

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KBueno: Antonio Piņeda Earrings Antonio Piņeda Earrings

Rare, early (c. 1949-50) Antonio silver screwbacked earrings, signed "Silver by Tono" on findings, no other marks. 1/2 x 1-1/2".
$ 200

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KBueno: Antonio Pineda 970 Bull Cufflinks Antonio Pineda 970 Bull Cufflinks

7/8" w x 3/4" high 970 silver plaques with bull cutouts, tight handmade toggles. Signed with the Antonio Taxco crown, Hecho en Mexico, silver 970, and eagle assay #17.
$ 225

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KBueno: Antonio Piņeda Geometric Tie Clip Antonio Piņeda Geometric Tie Clip

3/8 x 1-9/16" geometric applique, spring clip type tie clasp in 970 silver, signed and numbered with Antonio crown and #3 eagle mark, as well as Cooperativa Castillo mark.
$ 65

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KBueno: Antonio Piņeda Chrysoprase Pin Antonio Piņeda Chrysoprase Pin

Marked 970 silver and eagle #17 as well as "Hecho en Mexico," this elegant repousse pin is set with a beautiful 3/8 x 1/2" green cabochon. 1-1/2 x 2". Note: no Antonio crown mark.
$ 250

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KBueno: Carmen Beckmann Sterling Ladle Carmen Beckmann Sterling Ladle

Hefty signed sterling ladle by Carmen Beckmann, 2 x 5". Eagle assay and other marks unclear.
$ 75

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KBueno: Carmen Beckmann Face Earrings Carmen Beckmann Face Earrings

Carved chrysocolla faces are set into sterling and backed with screw findings, signed only "Beckmann Sterling" and measuring 5/8 x 3/4".
$ 60

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KBueno: Bernice Goodspeed Inlaid Earrings Bernice Goodspeed Inlaid Earrings

7/8" square screwbacked silver earrings with crushed stone inlay surrounding a floral motif signed "Taxco B Mexico" in a circle on each.
$ 85

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KBueno: Bernice Goodspeed Bernice Goodspeed "Eye" Pin

1-3/8 x 2" nielloed sterling pin by Bernice Goodspeed, signed "B" in a "Taxco Mexico" circle, eagle assay #3 and stamped sterling.
$ 175

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KBueno: Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Dome Pin Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Dome Pin

1 x 2" early Bernice Goodspeed pin signed "Plata B Taxco" in a circle as well as "925, sterling Mexico." Pre-eagle assay mark, no safety clasp on pressure clasp.
$ 95

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KBueno: Bernice Goodspeed Three-dome Pin Bernice Goodspeed Three-dome Pin

1-1/8 x 2-3/8" sterling pin signed "Plata B Taxco" and stamped 925, probably made prior to 1947.
$ 125

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KBueno: Bernice Goodspeed PreColumbian Earrings Bernice Goodspeed PreColumbian Earrings

7/8 x 1" sterling screwbacked earrings signed "B Plata Taxco."
$ 95

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KBueno: Bernice Goodspeed Vase Pin Bernice Goodspeed Vase Pin

1.5 x 1.5" sterling flower holder pin by Bernice Goodspeed, signed "Plata B Taxco" Mexico, 925."
$ 95

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KBueno: Carl Pappe Woodcut Carl Pappe Woodcut

7-1/8 x 8-3/8" woodcut by Carl Pappe, titled "Calle Benito Juarez, Taxco" and pencil signed by the artist. Purchased unframed, recently professionally framed with all-archival, acid-free materials. Frame measures 15-3/4 x 16-1/2".
$ 450

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KBueno: Articulated Sterling Tribal Figural Pin Articulated Sterling Tribal Figural Pin

Not sure whose design this originally was, as it has been done by Los Castillo and Francisco Rivera, among others. This particular pin is signed "CD" in angular letters surrounded by "sterling, Taxco, 925" in a circle. It measures 1-3/8 x 2-7/8" and is an example of modernist Mexican design at its finest.
$ 195

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KBueno: Geometric Choker Geometric Choker

15" sterling choker with cutout design links, signed "CET", "Taxco", and #3 eagle mark. WAS $135
$ 95

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KBueno: Chato Castillo 980 Grape Pin Chato Castillo 980 Grape Pin

1 x 2-3/8" early Chato Castillo pin with a grape cluster and leaves motif, signed with the conjoined "JTC" mark and Taxco 980. Pin stem is slightly kinked; c-style closure. Was $175
$ 145

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KBueno: Chato Castillo Dome Demiparure Chato Castillo Dome Demiparure

Very early Chato three-dome silver pin with C catch, 3/4 x 2-1/8" approx. and 15/16" diameter with wire clip-style findings. Marked only "Taxco" and conjoined JTC in a cartouche. Earrings nearly perfect but pin is shows its age/wear in some dimples and a slightly kinked stem. Was $165
$ 125

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KBueno: Delfino Kinetic Earrings Delfino Kinetic Earrings

Delicate, light classic modernist sterling and faux (?) pearl screwbacked earrings signed "Delfino, Sterling, Taxco, Mexico" in block letters.Approx 2-1/2" long.
$ 95

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KBueno: Francisco Rivera Floral Pin Francisco Rivera Floral Pin

1 x 1-7/8" symmetrical double-flower motif pin signed "FR" in script and eagle assay #3.
$ 150

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KBueno: Francisco Rivera Face Pin Francisco Rivera Face Pin

1-5/8" square sterling profile pin signed with conjoined FR, "sterling Mexico Taxco 925."
$ 150

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KBueno: Francisco Rivera for Emma Earrings Francisco Rivera for Emma Earrings

1 x 1-1/2" sterling trapezoid dangle earrings with loaf-shaped obsidian, signed and numbered.
$ 95

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KBueno: Gerardo Lopez 980 Moderne Pin Gerardo Lopez 980 Moderne Pin

Beautifully worked scroll and leaf pattern pin, 1-1/4 x 3-1/8", signed with early Lopez oval mark, 980, and eagle #26.
$ 165

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KBueno: Gerardo Lopez Earrings Gerardo Lopez Earrings

Approx. 5/8 x 1-1/8" sterling and obsidian screwbacked earrings by Gerardo Lopez. Signed with "Lopez Taxco" oval and eagle assay.
$ 75

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KBueno: Gerardo Lopez Sterling Salad Servers Gerardo Lopez Sterling Salad Servers

1-7/8 x 8-1/2" sterling spoon and fork with three applied end hemispheres, signed "Lopez Sterling Taxco" in a circle and eagle assay #26. This is part of a sixty-piece lot of various pieces in this pattern, which will be listed by item type. HOLD
$ 275

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KBueno: Gerardo Lopez Sterling Sherbets Gerardo Lopez Sterling Sherbets

Set of six Gerardo Lopez sterling sherbets, 1950s. Good, heavy weight. Signed "Lopez, Taxco," etc. Good condition overall with slight dents on some bases. Were $225
$ 195

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KBueno: Gerardo Lopez Naturalistic Earrings Gerardo Lopez Naturalistic Earrings

3/4 x 1" sterling screwbacked earrings with half-dome and stylized plant design. Signed with the Lopez, Taxco cartouche mark, late '50s/early 1960s.
$ 85

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KBueno: Gerardo Lopez Horse Bolo Gerardo Lopez Horse Bolo

Beautifully crafted horse profile (3/4 x 7/8") and decorated sterling tips adorn this 20-1/2" bolo signed "Lopez Taxco" in a cartouche and eagle number 26.
$ 225

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KBueno: Gerardo Lopez Cupid and the Swan Chatelaine Pin Gerardo Lopez Cupid and the Swan Chatelaine Pin

1 x 1-3/4" Cupid attaches by chain to two repousse swans measuring 1-1/2 x 1-7/8" in 980 silver, each component with pin and safety clasp, signed "Lopez Taxco" in a cartouche as well as eagle number 26 and "Hecho en Mexico."
$ 325

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KBueno: Gerardo Lopez Poesies Gerardo Lopez Poesies

Pair of 1 x 2-1/2" ewer flower holder pins by Lopez. Purchased from one estate, one is marked 925 and the other is 980 silver. 925 pin is somewhat abraded and bent. Were $175
$ 150

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KBueno: Gomez Antonio-style Cufflinks Gomez Antonio-style Cufflinks

970 silver Antonio-style cufflinks signed "MGI" in a peanutlike shape, as well as "MI Gomez Taxco Mexico" in an oval, nice handmade toggles, 3/4 x 1".
$ 125

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KBueno: Hector Aguilar Three-Bead Earrings Hector Aguilar Three-Bead Earrings

940 silver earrings, 5/8 x 3/4". Stacked mark on screw back dates from 1948-1955. Other screw bears eagle assay mark.
$ 195

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KBueno: Hector Aguilar Lyre Earrings Hector Aguilar Lyre Earrings

1/2 x 1-1/4" 940 silver earrings signed with the 1955-62 "HA" mark as pictured in Morrill's Silver Masters of Mexico.
$ 250

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KBueno: Hector Aguilar Pickle Fork Hector Aguilar Pickle Fork

Sterling pickle fork, 1/2 x 5" signed with the "HA incuse" Taller Borda mark of 1948-62 and eagle #9.
$ 75

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KBueno: Hector Aguilar Shooting Star Earrings Hector Aguilar Shooting Star Earrings

Approx. 5/8" x 1" 940 silver Hector earrings, ca. 1940-45 signed with indented initials and content marks and stamped "Taxco." One screw finding has some worn threads near the top. Were $250
$ 195

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KBueno: Hector Aguilar Butterfly Pin Hector Aguilar Butterfly Pin

Signed 940 silver butterfly pin by Hactor Aguilar, approx. 1 x 1-1/8".
$ 125

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KBueno:  HT HT "Bull's Eye " Pin and Earrings

Beautifully patinated 3D pendant and matching earrings in sterling. Marked with unidentified cipher appearing to be a conjoined H and T, eagle assay mark #20. Pin, approx. 1-3/4" diameter, earrings, just under 1" diameter. WAS $65
$ 50

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KBueno: HT Circle Link Pin HT Circle Link Pin

Four interlocked sterling circles comprise this simple, modern pin by the artist who signed his/her work with a conjoined "HT". Also marked "Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, 925." 1 x 2-1/8".
$ 60

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KBueno: Sterling and Enamel Bracelet and Earrings Sterling and Enamel Bracelet and Earrings

Trapezoidal link bracelet and matching earrings in sterling with red enamel accents signed JSF, bracelet approximately 6" long with 7/8" links and earrings.
$ 125

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KBueno: Black Enamel Trapezoidal Link Bracelet Black Enamel Trapezoidal Link Bracelet

Sterling and enamel inlay bracelet by JSF, 7" length.
$ 95

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KBueno: JSF Enamel Fish Earrings JSF Enamel Fish Earrings

7/16 x 9/16" green enamel and sterling fish motif earrings by JSF. Taxco, eagle assay 3, sterling, etc. marks.
$ 35

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KBueno: Enrique Ledesma Azurite Cufflinks Enrique Ledesma Azurite Cufflinks

1/2 x 15/16" sterling and azurite or chrysocolla inlay cufflinks signed Ledesma, design number 287, sterling, Taxco, eagle assay #3.
$ 150

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KBueno: Enrique Ledesma Inlaid Hoop Earrings Enrique Ledesma Inlaid Hoop Earrings

Sterling and chrysacolla inlaid hoop earrings, approx. 7/8 x 1" high. Signed "Ledesma, Taxco, Hecho en Mexico", design #236 and eagle assay #3.
$ 125

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KBueno: Enrique Ledesma Large Dangle Earrings Enrique Ledesma Large Dangle Earrings

Design number 212 azurmalachite(?) and sterling earrings by Ledesma for the Plateria Cortes, fully signed and eagle marked. 3/4 x 1-3/4". Note variation in stone finishes.
$ 95

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KBueno: Enrique Ledesma Octopus Pin Enrique Ledesma Octopus Pin

Beautifully restored by former Los Castillo artisans in Mexico City, this azurmalachite inlay pin measures 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" and is signed "Ledesma, Taxco, Hecho en Mexico, 925" and eagle assay mark #3.
$ 150

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KBueno: Enrique Ledesma Obsidian Dangle Earrings Enrique Ledesma Obsidian Dangle Earrings

1/2 x 1-1/4" dangle earrings by Enrique Ledesma. These appear to be fairly early, as they lack a design number and assay mark. Stamped "Ledesma Silver" and "925" with "Mexico" hand engraved into each.
$ 95

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KBueno: Los Castillo Metales Casados Cuff Los Castillo Metales Casados Cuff

Fresh, modern striped married metals cuff signed "Metales Castillo," design #188, and eagle assay mark. 1-1/4" high, inside measurements 2" x 2-3/8", opening 1.5" wide.
$ 195

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KBueno: Los Castillo Abstract Earrings Los Castillo Abstract Earrings

Design number 420 screwback sterling earrings by Los Castillo, each with identical markings.
$ 95

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KBueno: Los Castillo Articulated Pendant and Earrings Los Castillo Articulated Pendant and Earrings

Terrific style copper and sterling very large kinetic pendant (1.75 x 4") and 1 x 3-1/4" earrings. Earrings signed on screw findings with undecipherable eagle assay mark. Pendant appears to bear eagle assay mark #36 (a late Salvador design?), no other markings.
$ 195

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KBueno: Aztec Mosaic Pinwheel Pin Aztec Mosaic Pinwheel Pin

Beautifully made 2" diameter sterling and azurmalachite inlay pin in the style of (and possibly made by) Los Castillo. Partially struck double sterling marks read "Sterling Taxco" and "Hecho en Mexico". Design #128, no eagle assay.
$ 80

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