Hector Aguilar Sculptures

Hector Aguilar was born in 1905, he apprenticed under William Spratling at a young age, and by the age of 30, he was the top shop manager for William Spratling. Inspired by Aztec and Mextex art, Aguilar preferred to work with purer silver (rated at 940 rather than the customary 925 of Sterling Silver). Gifted with a keen business sense as well as his artistic ability, and due to wartime shortages in the US, Aguilar was able to secure a contract with the American costume jewelry company Coro in 1943, to produce silver jewelry, supplying Coro with unique Mexican designs until 1950. In 1948, Aguilar opened the Taller Borda, which quickly became one of the premier retail silver outlets in Taxco, where they offered the highest quality fine silver jewelry, hollowware and flatware that was produced at the Aguilar workshops.

Creator: Hector Aguilar

Hector Aguilar Copper Brass Scroll Candelabra, Taxco Mexico, Early 1940

$1,680 / set

Hector Aguilar Copper Brass Scroll Candelabra, Taxco Mexico, Early 1940

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Buffalo, NY

Wonderful matched pair, This is one of the most iconic items created by Hector Aguilar in his Taller Borda in the early 1940s. It is featured in Silver Masters of Mexico by Penny Morrill on page 120. She describes the candelabra thusly: “The eye follows the tumbling spirals as though they were lines in relief. Balance and movement coexist as the spirals push upward toward the light of the candles”. What a well-crafted description of this beauty! Made primarily of copper with brass accents, the candelabra's are signed on the base with a conjoined HA on a recessed circle, i It measures 10 ¼ inches long, 6 ½ inches tall, and 2 ¼ inches wide. I have left this stunner unpolished, as many people prefer to retain the rich decades-old patina. – exceptionally rare and hard to find – a work of art by one of the mid century metal Masters...

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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hector Aguilar Sculptures

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Silver, Brass, Copper

Stunning French Art Nouveau Brass Candelabra, 1940s

$1,638

H 1.19 in W 15.75 in D 3.55 in

Stunning French Art Nouveau Brass Candelabra, 1940s

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Stunning French Art Nouveau Brass Candelabra, 1940s Elegant and sculptural French brass candelabrum from the 1940s, exquisitely handcrafted w...

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1940s French Art Nouveau Vintage Hector Aguilar Sculptures

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Brass

Hagenauer Vienna Brass Candelabra Mid-Century Candle Holder, Austria, 1940s

$790

H 9 in W 9 in D 3.5 in

Hagenauer Vienna Brass Candelabra Mid-Century Candle Holder, Austria, 1940s

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful Austrian two-arm mid century brass candleholder / candlestick, designed and executed by Karl Hagenauer / Werkstatte Hagenauer in the 1940s. In very good condition, marked...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Hector Aguilar Sculptures

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Brass

Two Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra

$12,803 / set

H 20.48 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in

Two Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Located in London, GB

These magnificent candelabra were cast entirely of gilt bronze in the French Empire period of the early 19th century. Each candelabrum is formed as a cornucopia of scrolled branches holding four lights with drip pans, set on a single torch-form stem, held aloft by a Classical style figure. The figures, one male and one female, are shown draped in swathed clothing, with the male figure depicted holding a quill in his other hand, whilst the female figure clutches a delicate bouquet of flowers. The figures stand upon circular bases, set onto ovoid vases which featured fluted details and central bands of laurel leaf motifs. The vases themselves stand on undulating roundels formed of acanthus leaves, which are further set atop square-form plinths. Classically influenced works were popular during the French Empire period, when the Emperor Napoleon I sought to create a place in history for France alongside the ancient dynasties...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Hector Aguilar Sculptures

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Ormolu, Bronze

Gunnar Ander Three-Arm Candelabra in copper and brass

$599

$750

H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 10 in

1940s Italianate Brass Candelabra with Scrolled Leaf Detailing

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s Italianate Brass Candelabra with Scrolled Leaf Detailing Claw Feet Holds seven candles Few holes in it (as shown in photos) Unscrews from center part for easy storage

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1940s Vintage Hector Aguilar Sculptures

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Brass

Hector Aguilar sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Hector Aguilar sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original sculptures by Hector Aguilar were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 1940s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Los Castillo, Pal Kepenyes, and Pedro Friedeberg. Prices for Hector Aguilar sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,680 and can go as high as $1,680, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,680.