Sigi Pineda Mexican silver and tiger's eye modernist Brooch

One of the most energetic Taxco modernists, Sigi Pineda enjoyed a long, creative career. Prolific and ever “on the move”, he was at his best working within the confines of minimalist design. Sigi rarely used “unnecessary” ornamentation, depending more on fluidity of lines to imply motion, colored stones to impart texture, oxidation to add dimension to what are mostly flat surfaces in his jewelry. The floral brooch at hand provides a good illustration of the above. There is nothing excessive here, just the bare minimum of pencil strokes while the golden and caramel hues of the tiger’s eye convey the pulsating vibrancy of spring buds…

Size / Weight: 2 3/4” tall by 1 1/2” wide; 14.9 grams

Hallmarks / Date: Sigi’s name as shown as well as “HECHO EN MEXICO STERLING”, des. no 70 and Eagle 86 assay mark; 1950s-60s

Condition: excellent vintage with eye-catching design, its oxidation in great shape, having beautiful stones and patina, with no damage and no repairs noted

Inv# 15601