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Place of Origin: Mexican
Copper Box by Rebajes
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming copper box by Rebajes, signed.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
1970s Modernist Sculpture Bronze Fish Marble 39/500
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modernist Sculpture Two Bronze Fish Marble Block Base Mexico City
Ideal as a Letter Holder
in the style of Curtis Jere
Signed and edition stamped 39/500 unable to read.
12 h x ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Black marble carved large Bowl
By Capital Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
Bowl in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additi...
Category
2010s Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$410 / item
Jorge Marin 20th Century Terracotta Sculpture, Mayan Influenced
Located in Miami, FL
Jorge Marin 20th Century Terracotta Sculpture, Colombian Influenced
A terracotta sculpture by well listed Mexican artist Jorge Marin (b. 1963). Made from ...
Category
1990s Pre-Columbian Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$1,657 Sale Price
88% Off
1950s Abstract Art Mesquite Wood Sculpture Mexico
By Mathias Goeritz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s Abstract Mesquite Wood Sculpture Mexico
Unsigned. In the style of Mathias Goeritz.
Dimensions: 33 H x 6.5 D x 13 W
Original vintage unrestored conditi...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Fossil Sloth Claw from Florida, Pliocene Period on Custom Acrylic case
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Megalonyx leptostomus,
An extinct species of giant ground sloth that lived in North America during the Blancan-Nebraskan ages (about 3 to 1.2 MYA)
Category
2010s Organic Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico
A tall standing nude female figure of the San Sebastian Red type. The expressive face is adorned with ear ornaments and a sh...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco Handcrafted Metal Picture Frame with Fan Motifs, Jonathan Parks Estate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking and architecturally bold Art Deco metal frame, sourced directly from the estate of renowned Santa Fe collector Jonathan Parks. This rare piece showcases classic Deco geome...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Tin
Vintage Mexican Alpaca Pitchers with Inlaid Abalone Tiles Matched Set of Two
By Salvador Teran
Located in Cincinnati, OH
These gorgeous matched 10.75" handmade alpaca pitchers were crafted in Mexico and feature traditional all-over decoration in the form of inlaid rows of abalone tiles. The pitchers ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Alpaca, Abalone
I - Primera Sculpture
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The I Primera Sculpture is part of Noviembre collection, which offers a compelling range of furniture, inviting exploration of form, function, and the serene lines that define each p...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$2,860 / item
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Vessel Hen Egg Basket Decoration Birds
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works.
Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...
Category
2010s Folk Art Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
1970s Mexican Palo Fierro Solid Wood Chalice Vase
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
heavy solid wood vase manner of Don Shoemaker made Mexico 1970s.
Crafted in palo fierro
Unmarked.
11.5 H x 5 in diameter inches
Unrestored Vintage Condition.
Refer to images please.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mexican Modernism Big Size Mercury Glass Flower Vase
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, Made in Mexico we offer this Giant mercury glass flower vase. Over the style of the Mercury Glass pieces that Luis Barragan includes in the decoration of his houses in Mé...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Black Marble Medium Cylinder
Located in Mexico City, MX
Plantpot in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additional business ...
Category
2010s Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$150 / item
Hand-Painted Wood Santo of Saint Antonio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand-painted wood Santo of Saint Antonio. Hand-carved and hand-painted. His right hand extends and is removable. He is the saint you ask to help you meet a woman. Great col...
Category
1960s Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Modern Owl Sculpture on Hanging Perch by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Pasadena, CA
Perched on a thin crossbar, this owl sculpture made by Sergio Bustamande stares at the viewer with painted eyes, their spiraling, hypnotic contours. The green and gold of its gaze su...
Category
1970s Folk Art Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Amethyst from Piedra Parada, Las Vigas de Ramirez, Veracruz, Mexico
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful specimen from Piedra Parada, Las Vigas de Ramirez, Veracruz, Mexico. Parallel formation of amethyst crystals with great transparency and rich purple color with well defined...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Amethyst, Other
$562 Sale Price
25% Off
Los Castillo Metales Casados Handcrafted Mexico Mixed Metal Dish Bowl
By Los Castillos
Located in Chicago, IL
Los Castillo metales casados handcrafted mexico mixed metal dish bowl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Amethyst from Piedra Parada, Las Vigas de Ramirez, Veracruz, Mexico
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful specimen from Piedra Parada, Las Vigas de Ramirez, Veracruz, Mexico. Parallel formation of amethyst crystals with great transparency and rich purple color with well defined...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Amethyst, Other
$637 Sale Price
25% Off
Glass and Iron Magiscope Sculpture by Feliciano Béjar, Mexico, 1980s
By Feliciano Béjar
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular example of Béjar’s Magiscope sculptures. He is known for his experimental sculpture using metal, crystal, plastic and stained glass. Béjar, 1920-2007, has had one man s...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Sergio Bustamante Style Toucan
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Highland, IN
This wonderful colorful papier mâché Toucan has all the hallmarks of a Sergio Bustamante piece, but lacks his signature. It is beautifully detailed with rich, vivid colors, and sits ...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
50 Million Y/O Fossil Leaves from Arkansas Mounted on a Custom Acrylic Stand
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Beautiful and detailed fossil leaves from Arkansas, USA dating 50-55 million years old from the Eocene period.
Mounted on a custom acrylic stand.
Category
2010s Organic Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Handcrafted Wicker Decorative Fruit Basket Folk Art Mexico Hand-Woven Rattan
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This wicker fruit bowl is a unique piece meticulously handcrafted by Master Artisan Jorge Cruz, renowned in Tequisquiapan for his expertise in traditional weaving. Each fiber is care...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Hand Painted Flower Mexican Bowl Medium
Located in Dallas, TX
This 11-in. diameter bowl was hand painted in Mexico. The artistic brush strokes are carefully laid out to display color and simplistic brilliance.
Category
20th Century Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Contemporary Mayan Stone Incense Burners by ACOOCOORO —COPALERA N.° 4
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
Part of ACOOCOORO’s Ceremonia special series, Copaleras (incense burners) create a play between their soft appearance, their ceremonial function and natural material: Yucatán Peninsula's Crema Maya...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage Boho Brass Fish After Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a splash of whimsical artistry to your space with this vintage brass fish sculpture, designed in the distinctive style of Sergio Bustamante. Boasting hand-formed details and a ch...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Abstract Wall Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this large diameter wall sculpture in the style of C. Jere, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Sergio Bustamante Flamingo Standing Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Westport, CT
Sergio Bustamante Large standing handmade Flamingo Sculpture
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Metal
BLACK Carafe Contemporary Inspired by Traditional Jug Pitcher for Mezcal
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
Set includes - 1 bottle and 2 cups
Our carafe colection is a tribute to the traditional pitchers of the regions of Tonala´ and Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, these two regions developed du...
Category
2010s Art Deco Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
October Sculpture by Carri
Located in Geneve, CH
October Sculpture by Carri
Dimensions: W 73 x D 5 x H 90 cm
Materials: Onyx.
B 1995 Fernanda Carri ́s intimate practice spans painting, sculpture, ceramics, and textile, while her ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx
$14,691 / item
Amethyst from Piedra Parada, Las Vigas de Ramirez, Veracruz, Mexico
Located in New York, NY
From Piedra Parada, Las Vigas de Ramirez, Veracruz, Mexico.
Transparent purple amethyst quartz crystal with lustrous crystal surfaces and rich purple color with well-defined phantom ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Other
$1,050 Sale Price
25% Off
Carafe and cups, Tequila bottle. Mezcal bottle and cups. Lavanda Ceramic.
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
Set includes - 1 bottle and 2 cups
Our carafe colection is a tribute to the traditional pitchers of the regions of Tonala´ and Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, these two regions developed ...
Category
2010s Art Deco Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Los Castillo Mayan Wall Mounted Frame
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Rare Los Castillo Taxco, handmade mixed metals copper brass stone inlay Mayan wall-mounted sculpture, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
1960s Midcentury Victor Salmones Bronze Sculpture
By Victor Salmones
Located in Miami, FL
1960s midcentury Victor Salmones bronze sculpture
Offered for sale is a Mid-Century Modern Victor Salmones (1937-1989) sculpture in bronze. V...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Los Castillo Abalone Shell and Brass Fish Platter
By Los Castillo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Los Castillo abalone shell and brass fish platter with gorgeous brass patina
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Natural Brazilian Smoky Quartz Mounted on Custom Acrylic Base
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Large Smoky Quartz Point on Custom Acrylic Base
Minas Gerais, Brazil
This impressive smoky quartz point originates from the mineral-rich landscapes of Minas Gerais, Brazil, a region...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz
It's Easy To Have Wished For More Sculpture by Carri
Located in Geneve, CH
It's Easy To Have Wished For More Sculpture by Carri
Dimensions: W 120 x D 5 x H 120 cm
Materials: Green Cantera.
Weight: 75 Kg.
B 1995 Fernanda Carri ́s intimate practice spans pa...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$18,590 / item
Hand Painted Flower Mexican Bowl Large
Located in Dallas, TX
This 17-in. diameter bowl was hand painted in Mexico. The artistic brush strokes are carefully laid out to display color and simplistic brilliance.
Category
20th Century Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Green Carafe and glasses. Inspired by Traditional Ceramic Carafes.
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
Our carafe colection is a tribute to the traditional pitchers of the regions of Tonala´ and Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, these two regions developed during the period of the conquest as p...
Category
2010s Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of 10 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 10 natural mineral specimens, ex. private British collection.
Each presented on an exclusive small painted display plinths, this group contain...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Orbit Bowl, Mexican White Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A sculptural centerpiece carved from solid white Onyx, this bowl celebrates the quiet elegance of natural stone. Its soft oval silhouette reveals delicate mineral veining. A subtle b...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Steel, Nickel
$990 / item
Duo Reflected Black and Gold Marble Sculptural Coffee Table by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Raza center piece by Andres Monnier
One of a kind.
Dimensions: W 90 x L 160 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Portoro black marble.
Stone options available: Grey, black and white marble, natural...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Brutalist Fish sculpture made in Brass.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Brutalist Fish sculpture made in Brass.
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Blow Glass Milk Jar by Odilon Avalos
By Odilon Avalos
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Descendant of a family of glass workers, Odilón Ávalos Razo, was born in Puebla in 1881. He came to Guadalajara attracted by the economic and Industrial development that characterize...
Category
1940s Brutalist Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Dog Heads Sculpture, Unique Piece
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
Donuts.
This collection of clay pieces is a collection of unique pieces made for La muerte tiene permiso* with design by Omar Ortiz Franco and production with Elena Felipe and Agr...
Category
2010s Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Black Ceramic Carafe and Cups Inspired in traditional Pitchers from Mexico.
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
Our carafe colection is a tribute to the traditional pitchers of the regions of Tonala´ and Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, these two regions developed during the period of the conquest as p...
Category
2010s Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1970's Mexican Don S. Shoemaker Set of 4 Mixed Woods Spice Boxes / Tea Caddies
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1970's Mexican mixed hardwood set of 4 spice boxes by American designer Don S. Shoemaker. The geometric shaped boxes with round covers are designed with bands of different woods.
...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
RED Carafe and glasses. Inspired by Traditional Ceramic Jug Pitchers
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
Our carafe colection is a tribute to the traditional pitchers of the regions of Tonala´ and Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, these two regions developed during the period of the conquest as p...
Category
2010s Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
360 Million Y/O Alethopteris Fossil Fern Mounted on a Custom Acrylic Stand
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Name: Alethopteris
Origin: Llewellyn St. Clair Formation, Pennsylvania
Period: Carboniferous 300 to 360 Million Years
They are plants similar to ferns, they were part of the lar...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
PINK Carafe Contemporary Inspired by Traditional Jug Pitcher for Mezcal
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
Set includes - 1 bottle and 2 cups
Our carafe colection is a tribute to the traditional pitchers of the regions of Tonala´ and Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, these two regions developed du...
Category
2010s Art Deco Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Dog Heads Sculpture, Unique Piece Flower Vase
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
Donuts.
This collection of clay pieces is a collection of unique pieces made for La muerte tiene permiso* with design by Omar Ortiz Franco and production with Elena Felipe and Agr...
Category
2010s Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Carafe Contemporary Yet Inspired by Traditional Carafes Jug, Pitcher for Mezcal
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
Set includes - 1 bottle and 2 cups
Our carafe colection is a tribute to the traditional pitchers of the regions of Tonala´ and Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, these two regions developed du...
Category
2010s Art Deco Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Vide Poche Coconut Shape
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Decoration piece from the sixties, usually at the main entrance of homes to leave the keys or objects that we carry in our pockets when we arrive.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
At 18, I Started Seeing The World Differently Sculpture by Carri
Located in Geneve, CH
At 18, I Started Seeing The World Differently Sculpture by Carri
Dimensions: W 40 x D 5 x H 50 cm
Materials: Yellow Cantera.
B 1995 Fernanda Carri ́s intimate practice spans paintin...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Pair of jars, ceramic, Mexico, 20th century
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of blue and white ceramic jars, Mexico, 20th century manufacture.
One jar is smaller than the other.
Floral and foliage decoration
Mexican work. Signed Amora
Beautiful set of Ja...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pedro Friedeberg Philosopher's Stone Gilded And Multicolor Resin Sculpture
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 21st Century multicolor and golden resin sculpture "Philosopher's Stone" sculpture by Mexican artist Pedro Friedeberg. The sculpture is signed by the artist on one of the foot's so...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Varying Height Cluster Of Pillars Black Marble Candelabra by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Ritus Dos Candelabra by Andres Monnier.
One of a Kind.
Dimensions: D 120 x W 35 x H 70 cm
Materials: Black marble.
Designer's biography
Treko concrete is a Mexican studio...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Black and White Calcite Heart Twin Mineral Specimen, Palmarejo, Mexico
Located in Edison, NJ
Palmarejo is located in northern Mexico and is part of the historic Sierra Madre Occidental gold-silver belt. Aside from its gold and silver reserves,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Vertical Sculpture Castaña Teracotta Burnished Clay Fired with Wood Removable
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
Castañas (chestnuts) is a sculpture made of a series of cups.
The individual pieces can be rearranged to create different shapes, and can also be us...
Category
2010s Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Gene Byron Midcentury Basket
By Gene Byron
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
To your consideration one of her first pieces, this beautiful hand hammered copper and brass midcentury vase. Made and signed by Gene Byron, a Canadian artist, who moved to Marfil, G...
Category
1950s Spanish Colonial Vintage Mexican Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
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