Los Castillos

[Phoebe_7]

I am looking for any info I can find on this statue.. I think it's supposed to be Virgin Mary?? Can't seem to get any info on the artist?
Hopefully, these pics will come through ok...

http://picasaweb.google.com/phoebevail/LosCastillos

[2209patrick]

Hi Phobe. Very nice piece.

Los Castillo was founded in 1939 by Antonio Castillo and his brothers. Jorge Castiilo is regarded as one of the most innovative silversmiths in Mexico. He developed many new techniques in making silver jewelry. A large and influencial firm in Taxco and still in business today. With so many silversmiths and designers it's hard to say who actually made your Madonna.

Your Los Castillo piece is called the "Silver and Shell Madonna".
The word Plateado means "on silver plate".
Can't see the next marks very well, but I think they are Los Castillo's registration number.
They were entered about 1980 (TA-01).

Regards,
Pat.

[Phoebe_7]

thanks for your help... i thought that mark was TA-06 or maybe 8 but it's really hard to see. do you know what the 400 means?? I think I'm going to sell this piece and was trying to find out everything I could.

[admin]

Hi Phoebe,
I have the same piece, different hammered texture and marks that are most likely 50's vintage. It is also stamped 400 which is the design number. Will add a pic when I get the chance.
Regards, Tom