Latin American Art + Design
online only auction | 19 day sale | 17 days remaining
Location
Monrovia, CA 91016 Dates
Sale Starts
Fri
Jun 26
12pmSale Ends
Tue
Jul 14
10amTerms & Conditions
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John Moran Auctioneers
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John Moran Auctioneers' is pleased to present their Summer 2026 Latin American Art + Design auction, a curated event featuring more than 290 lots of Latin American art, bronzes, jewelry, silver, furniture, and decorative arts.



![4 Matilde Poulat & Ricardo Salas (d. 1960 & d. 2006, Mexican) for Matl A Matl sterling silver 'Nuestra Senora de La Asuncion de Tonaya' Circa 1960-2006; Mexico City, Mexico Stamped verso: Matl / Mexico / 925 / Salas / [partial] YOD-PAT / 10501 / [Eagle 129]; further inscribed in script: Matl Designed by Matilde Poulat for Matl, under the directorship of Ricardo Salas, in sterling silver with set amethyst, turquoise, and coral and raised on a cloche base 6.25" H x 4" W x 2" Dia. 136.1 grams gross Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/e2458323-12b0-4ed5-a2dd-6a42f5eabebf.jpg)
![5 Gustavo Martinez (b. 20th Century, Mexican) A Mexican sterling silver frame with set gemstones Mid/late 20th century, Mexico Stamped to stand: GM 0.925 / Hecho en Mexico / COY D. F. Sterling / Mexico / [coyote picto] The diminutive sterling silver frame in a Matl/Matilde Poulat-style with dove motifs, scrolled hammered wire work and set amethyst and turquoise stones 3.5" H x 2.375" W x 0.375" D; oval opening: 1.875" H x 1.375" W 35.2 grams gross Estimate: $200 - $400](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/0662cc42-ee25-48b0-9d37-650f18efb2c2.jpg)
![6 A Peruvian hammered sterling silver tray Mid-20th century Impressed to underside: RLL / PL [indecipherable] / 925 / AMAND / Industria Peruana The round serving platter with a lobed rim 14.25" Dia. 35.5 oz. troy approximately Estimate: $1,800 - $2,200](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/d54ae117-1df5-47ee-94aa-157c04488d5d.jpg)
![7 A Sanborns sterling silver tray Mid-20th century; Mexico City, Mexico Marked to underside: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling In the Spanish Colonial style, with piecrust edge chased with bellflower motifs 1" H x 16" Dia. 39 oz. troy approximately Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/a9d6450d-3763-4470-a3e1-6f2e7a79403f.jpg)













![21 A group of South American carved wood talismanic charms 20th century Two with applied Chilean coin: Republica de Chile / [eagle] The group of charms comprising two Brazilian Mano Figas depicting the thumb placed between the index and middle fingers as a gesture to ward off the evil eye of Satan, each mounted with decorative mixed metals, one embellished with lavender-toned semi-precious stones and a bracelet; three fists clenching barbells with gilt metal mounts, and one twisted cylindrical charm with silver mounts 6 pieces Largest: 8.25" L; Smallest: 5.25" L Estimate: $400 - $600](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/a9ebdb05-d4ab-42c7-b93e-826be03f08b1.jpg)












![34 An early Mexican Chinaco sombrero Circa 1865 Interior band stamped in gold: Bartley Hats [three crowns]; with multiple further oval dark stamps: [illegible] Almacen The beige fur felt low rounded crown hat with 5 1/2 inch flat brim, padded fabric double band and metal thread wrapped buttons, the edges with wide silver metal thread ribbon edging and braid accents, with interior leather sweat band and leather laces 5.5" H x 17.5" W x 18.75" H; Inner band: 22.25" C Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/5c341191-7b96-4fa8-8672-564f8d72147b.jpg)





































![72 A pair of Sanborns Spanish Colonial-style sterling silver candelabra Mid-20th century; Mexico City, Mexico Each marked to underside: 3 [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling With lobed standards issuing three lights with scrolled arms 2 pieces Total weight: 109.9 gross oz. troy approximately Each: 12.75" H x 14.25" W x 5.625" D Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/926f5fa7-d647-42d4-a139-fe7eea7c8cde.jpg)


























































































![163 Two Mexican metal ashtrays Two works: A Héctor Aguilar hammered copper footed bowl, circa 1939-1948; Taxco, Mexico Héctor Aguilar (1905-1986) Impressed too underside: HA [conjoined] / TAXCO / MEXICO 2.125" H x 6" Dia. A Los Castillo inlaid mixed metal plate, mid-20th century; Taxco, Mexico Impressed to underside: HANDWROUGHT / LOS CASTILLO / 36 Sterling silver, brass, and copper, depicting a hand, footprint, and bird figure centered by a swirling motif, the rim inlaid with azurmalachite 5.125" Dia. 2 pieces Estimate: $300 - $500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/d61ef951-4a77-4094-839e-80f74edb2a09.jpg)


![166 A group of Mexican bar articles Early/mid-20th century Tumbler impressed: MADE IN MEXICO / [indecipherable] TAXCO; one shot glass impressed: ALPACA Comprising a tumbler, two shot glasses, and an articulated fish-form bottle opener, each with inlay or overlay of mother of pearl, along with four mixed metal ashtrays, two with inlaid hardstone, one with applied Mexican coins 8 pieces Tumbler: 6" H x 2.875" Dia.; Largest ashtray: 1.25" H x 5" W x 4.75" D Estimate: $200 - $400](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/c6f0e3ce-b1f0-41af-a1be-e6b62093a77e.jpg)








































































![239 Four Mexican polychrome wood alebrijes Late 20th/early 21st century; Oaxaca, Mexico Antlered signed: ELEAZAR / MORALES; taller giraffe inscribed: TRIBUS. MIXES [Noel and Neftalí Martínez Villanueva] / AYUTLA. OAXACA. MEXICO Comprising four vibrantly painted folk art spirit figures including two giraffe, one with fibrous mane and tail 4 pieces Taller giraffe: 15" H x 12" W x 3.5" D; Shortest with antlers: 8.125" H x 10" W x 10.5" D Estimate: $200 - $400](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/2bf1d20c-3573-4066-807f-895295baa415.jpg)
















![256 Three Héctor Aguilar copper pots Héctor Aguilar (1905-1986, Mexican) Circa 1939-1948; Taxco, Mexico Each impressed to underside: HA [conjoined] / TAXCO / MEXICO Comprising a teapot with wood handle, a coffee pot, and a water pitcher 3 pieces Tallest: 8.375" H x 8.125" W x 5.75" D; Shortest: 7.75" H x 7" W x 5" D Estimate: $400 - $600](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/5c980fd5-649c-4aa0-8774-f8fcdc7cbe36.jpg)

![258 A Mexican hammered sterling silver teapot Mid-20th century; Mexico City, Mexico Impressed to underside: STERLING 925 / CODAN / MEXICO / [Eagle 7] With wood handle and lid finial 8.75" H x 8.75" W x 3.625" D 25.2 gross oz. troy approximately Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/ff170a5a-2cba-43bc-abcf-cb0677c195a3.jpg)
![259 A Mexican Art Deco-style hammered sterling silver pitcher Mid-20th century; Mexico City, Mexico Impressed to underside: STERLING 925 / CODAN / MEXICO / [Eagle 7] 8" H x 5.875" W x 3.375" D 27.4 oz. troy approximately Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/0d4683de-e685-49f8-9b2a-10ef86f974a1.jpg)
![260 A William Spratling sterling silver pitcher William Spratling (1900-1967) Circa 1962-1964, Third Design Period; Taxco, Mexico With factory marks; further marked: [Eagle with indecipherable number] 5.375" H x 5.625" W x 4.5" D 12.4 oz. troy approximately Estimate: $400 - $600](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/bed91f64-6fd1-4e7d-8f11-4868547b6f9c.jpg)
![261 A Héctor Aguilar sterling silver ashtray Héctor Aguilar (1905-1986, Mexican) Circa 1940-1945; Taxco, Mexico Impressed to underside: TAXCO / HA [conjoined] / 925 2" H x 4.75" W x 4.5" D 3.8 oz. troy approximately Estimate: $400 - $600](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/a202ab30-7e02-4a87-a5f9-1099d597fe08.jpg)

![263 Two Sanborns sterling silver serving spoons Mid-20th century; Mexico City, Mexico Each impressed: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / 925 / 3115 / [Eagle 1] One slotted 2 pieces 10.75" L and 10.375" L Total weight: 4 oz. troy approximately Estimate: $200 - $300](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/39c81282-0980-4114-a9f3-f1c9f887bf1c.jpg)




![268 A Los Castillo silver-plated figural pitcher Mid-20th century; Taxco, Mexico Marked to underside: Los Castillo / [cipher] / Plateado / Taxco B Mounted with a shell overlay cockatoo handle above a lobed body 8.375" H x 5.75" W x 4.375" D Estimate: $800 - $1,200](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/f93e32d8-7e9f-492a-8ae1-3a82a7f09ea5.jpg)


![271 Antonio Pineda (1919-2009, Mexican) A set of Mexican silver and aventurine jewelry Circa 1953-1980; Taxco, Mexico Clasp stamped with crown mark for Antonio Pineda; further stamped: Taxco / Mexico / CM / 970 [all in a triangle] / [Eagle 121] Comprising a sterling silver modernist style necklace with geometric links suspending aventurine beads, suspended from a chunky bar and bead chain, and with a pair of matching ear clips 3 pieces Necklace: 16.5" L x 1" H; earrings: 1" H 141.5 grams gross Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/9876c970-e7d5-402b-862e-911f356ff6e6.jpg)

![273 Hector Aguilar (1905-1986, Mexican) Three Mexican silver bracelets Circa 1940-1945, 1943- 1948, 1948-1962; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: HA [conjoined]; further variously stamped: .940 / Taxco / Mexico / [Eagle 9] / Sterling / Made in Mexico Three works in sterling silver comprising a chunky incised silver link bracelet with stacked silver balls (6.5" L x 0.875" H), a bracelet with openwork circle links with silver ball edging (7" L x 1" H), and a diminutive chain bracelet with set turquoise-colored stones (7.25" L x 0.5" H) 3 pieces 151.2 grams gross Estimate: $800 - $1,200](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/0d0c2be2-ce02-4135-bb7d-1e674b38f7e9.jpg)
![274 Hector Aguilar (1905-1986, Mexican) A Mexican sterling silver link bracelet Circa 1940-1945; Taxco, Mexico Stamped: HA [conjoined] / 940 / Taxco A chunky sterling silver curved two-link oval hinged bracelet with various Aztec and geometric motif roundels, with pin clasp and chain 6.75" inner C x 1.375" H 109.2 grams Estimate: $700 - $900](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/856fd886-f71a-45a4-bd8b-198b4baab139.jpg)
![275 Hector Aguilar (1905-1986, Mexican) A Mexican sterling silver 'Armadillo' belt buckle Circa 1943-1948; Taxco, Mexico Stamped: HA / Sterling / Made [small letters] in Mexico A two-piece hook clasp belt buckle of graduated hammered sterling silver concave discs with rivet accents and ridged edges 2.75" H x 6.375" W 141.4 grams gross Estimate: $400 - $600](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/635616a1-8a6b-449e-9a99-c7c5257200fd.jpg)
![276 Margot Van Voorhies (aka Margot de Taxco, ca. 1896-1985, American) A group of Mexican silver jewelry Circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number] Six works in sterling silver comprising a "Furls and Circle" openwork scroll link necklace (No. 5306; 15.5" L x 0.75" H), with a matching link bracelet (7.5" L x 0.75" H) and a pair of earclips (Each: 0.75" H), as well as a long link necklace with elaborate scroll and ball links (No. 5270; 19.5" L x 0.75" H), a smaller scroll and ball link necklace (No. 5210; 14.75" L x 0.75" H), and a narrow dotted link bracelet with charm loops (No. 5672; 7.375" L x 0.5" H) 7 pieces 264.7 grams Estimate: $800 - $1,200](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/8104414e-d4fa-427e-b7c9-f8da0199152c.jpg)
![277 A group of Mexican silver jewelry Mid/late 20th century Variously marked for Mexico, Taxco, and sterling; further variously marked: 543 [design no.] / EAC / PA / [Eagle 3] / Beto / Alicia / TN-13 Five works in sterling silver comprising a silver bead necklace, a Spratling-style silver, mixed metal and shell dragonfly brooch, a silver tie clip, and two pairs of silver screwback earrings in swirl and dot motifs 7 pieces Necklace: 25.75" L; Brooch: 2" H x 2" W; Clip: 0.375" H x 1.25" W; Earrings: 1.125" H and 1" H 143.7 grams gross Estimate: $600 - $800](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/f95b93bc-6d1d-4cee-88bf-59e68a3c9e46.jpg)
![278 Margot Van Voorhies (aka Margot de Taxco, ca. 1896-1985, American) A suite of Mexican silver jewelry Circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / [Design number] Three works in sterling silver comprising a long link necklace or belt with scrolled heart motif links (No. 5241; 27" L x 0.875" H) together with a matching collar link necklace (No. 5107; 16.5" L x 0.875" H) and a cuff bracelet (No. 5308; 6.875" total inner C x 1.25" H, gap: 0.875") 3 pieces 278.7 grams Estimate: $600 - $800](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/94c53e93-7911-42e8-b0d4-eab552160f96.jpg)
![279 Margot Van Voorhies (aka Margot de Taxco, ca. 1896-1985, American) A set of Mexican silver jewelry Circa 1948-1978; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: Margot de Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / [Eagle 16] / 5348 [Design number] Comprising a 'Silver Patterned Swirls' sterling silver link necklace, with an additional small extension link, as well as a matching bracelet; the lengths variously connect to form a longer single necklace 3 pieces Necklace: 18" L x 1.625" H; Bracelet: 8.25" L x 1.625" H; Extra link: 2.75" L; All joined: 28.75" L 318.9 grams gross Estimate: $600 - $800](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/1290c2bd-d027-44ea-922c-0d77f7d1c1b6.jpg)



![283 A group of Mexican-style silver and set stone jewelry Mid/late 20th century Four variously marked for sterling and three for Mexico; further variously marked: TE-20 / TB-88 / TH-01 / S [within a triangle] / JH Five works comprising a tapered sterling silver torque collar necklace, along with four silver cuffs including an XXXOOO openwork sterling silver cuff, a shaped sterling bangle with curved branched leaf motifs with set malachite, a modernist style sterling silver repoussé cuff, and a multiwire cuff with applied silver balls and stampwork to terminals 5 pieces Collar: 12" L x 0.75" H; Largest cuff: 7" total inner C x 1.25" H; Smallest cuff: 5.875" total inner C x 1" H 225.2 grams gross Estimate: $300 - $500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/064ee8b1-b5dc-4434-8fcd-26e37edd2be4.jpg)
![284 Four Mexican silver and hardstone brooches Mid-20th century Two variously marked for sterling and for Mexico; one further marked MR [conjoined] A group of four silver brooches with carved green hardstone sleeping figures, three with decorative wire overlay edging 4 pieces Largest: 2.625" H x 2" W; Smallest: 1.5" H x 0.875" W 116.5 grams gross Estimate: $200 - $400](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/35f7dddb-ec9e-4768-b8c9-3926bcbc0b52.jpg)



![288 Seven Mexican silver and set stone bracelets Five works: William Spratling (1900-1967) A Sucesores de William Spratling sterling silver link bracelet Circa 1980 or later Stamped with heritage mark for William Spratling; further variously stamped: Taxco / 925 / TS-24 A narrow link bracelet with incised flat bar links and flat hook clasp 7.75" L x 0.375" H Five Mexican style silver bracelets Mid/late 20th century Four marked for Mexico; three for sterling; further variously marked: Silver / TL-120 / Taxco / JEF / [Eagle 2] A group including three cuffs, each with applied silver wire and ball accents, one with row set blue stones and one with black stone cabochon, as well as an openwork hinged bangle with chipped mosaic inlay, and a narrow bangle with set green stone 7 pieces Largest: 7.25" total inner C x 1.5" H, gap: 1.25"; Smallest: 6.375" total inner C x 0.75" H, gap: 1" 165.8 grams gross Estimate: $250 - $350](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/f019fcab-a710-4f36-a1cf-e435ddd1b1f4.jpg)



![292 Twelve Mexican-style silver pictorial brooches Mid/late-20th century Eleven variously marked for sterling; nine marked for Mexico; eight variously marked for maker: JF [Jeronimo Fuentes] / EFS / HH / SU / JE / TC-105 / TG-24 / TR-142 Comprising twelve figural brooches in various sizes and motifs, most in sterling silver, including a sterling silver Snoopy articulated pendant/brooch, a seated figure beside a carved set green stone cactus, a multicolored enamel angelfish pin, two coyote brooches including one with set gemstones, two cat pins including one with chipped stone inlay, and various other motifs including a sculptural frog, a stylized alligator/airplane, an insect, an electrical plug, and a modernist-style sculptural flower brooch with central green stone Largest: 2.25" H x 3.875" W; Smallest: 1.25" H x 1.625" W 173.6 grams gross Estimate: $200 - $400](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4977555/1-2/8aea1005-42cc-49b9-91be-3a9ff4273184.jpg)

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