Made in Mexico

Alberto Gironella was a Mexican painter known for his contributions to Surrealism. Gironella initially wanted to be a writer. However, after failing to land a publisher for his novel, he decided to try his hand at painting. As a self-taught artist, his art used a combination of Surrealist and Baroque portraiture. The upcoming sale, offered by John Moran Auctioneers, presents Octavio Paz, a collage on paper piece by Gironella. The work shows the Mexican poet Octavio Paz holding a copy of his famous book, titled Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz o las Trampas de la Fe. The collage was created as a memento for Paz, who was a close friend of the artist. 

Also highlighted is an Amarres Disco sterling silver flatware service from William Spratling. A prominent 20^th-century silversmith, Spratling launched multiple silver workshops in the conventional mining town of Taxco to reestablish the silver industry. The Amarres Disco flatware service has wire banded shafts, impressed flat discs, and ball tips. Jewelry by Mexican silver artist Matilde Eugenia Poulat, popularly known as Matl, will also be presented. Every piece of Baroque-style Matl jewelry is handcrafted and often elaborately set with turquoise or coral. This auction also offers silverware by the Modernist Mexican silversmith Antonio Pineda, artworks by Arnold Belkin and José Luis Cuevas, and Enrique Ledesma jewelry. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on John Moran Auctioneers.