Bidspirit auctions | Cain Modern Auction Sep 16, 2025
Cain Modern, Sep 16, 2025. 234 lots, estimates 100 - 25000 $.
Cain Modern - This special auction honors Mexican Independence Day by showcasing the timeless artistry of Mexico’s most iconic design legacy—Taxco silverwork and the visionary creations of Emilia Castillo. Renowned for her bold use of inlaid stones and sculptural forms, Castillo transformed functional objects into collectible art. Each piece—marked “Los Castillo / Taxco / Mexico??—embodies the soul of Mexican modernism, blending tradition, innovation, and nature-inspired elegance. Highlights include silver-plated tea and coffee vessels with toucan-form handles inlaid with jasper, onyx, and brass, as well as hammered trays, vases, pitchers, and candlesticks. The craftsmanship reflects the legacy of Taxco, Mexico’s silversmithing capital, where generations of artisans have elevated everyday forms into objects of enduring beauty. Perfect for interior designers and collectors, these works bring authenticity, heritage, and style to any space. Whether displayed in a curated shelf or used as functional decor, these pieces represent the artistic pulse of Mexico—celebrated worldwide. Join us in paying tribute to Mexican artisanship, where each object tells a story of cultural pride and creative excellence.
Lots in this catalog (234)
- Lot 1: Emilia Castillo Silver Plate Bowl with Jasper Stone Inlay, Signed, Mexico 1980's — $1,600 - $2,000
- Lot 2: Copper & Silver Cocktail Set by Ana Nunez Brilanti for Victoria Taxco — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 3: Pair of Emilia Castillo Black Porcelain & Pure Silver Worm Sculptures, Signed, Mexico 1997 — $600 - $800
- Lot 4: Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo Silver Plate and Abalone Shell Sculpture, Signed — $600 - $800
- Lot 5: Set of 4 Bras & Abalone Shell Tumblers by Villa, Mexico 1950's, — $600 - $800
- Lot 6: Stunning Los Castillo Mexican Vase w/ Lapis, Malachite & MOP Inlay — $2,600 - $3,000
- Lot 7: Los Castillo Silver & Brass Modernist Bird Dish, Mexico 1960's — $400 - $600
- Lot 8: Wolmar Silversmiths for Los Castillo Silver Bowl with Stone Inlay Iguanas, Mexico 1960's — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 9: Emilia Castillo Pure Silver & Porcelain Bird Salt & Pepper Shakers, Mexico 1980's — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 10: “Ella y Él” Porcelain & Pure Silver Sculptures by Emilia Castillo, 1995 — $3,000 - $4,000
- Lot 11: Wolmar Castillo (Los Castillo) Silver Plated Creamer & Sugar Set w/ Flamingo Handles & Ladle, Mexi — $3,000 - $4,000
- Lot 12: Emilia Castillo Candle Snuffer with Malachite Parrot and Leaf Motif, Mexico 1980's — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 13: Expressionist Portrait by Héctor Najera (Mexico 1931-2004), Oil on Board, Mexico, 20th Century.; — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 14: Set of "Monkey" Serving Utensils by Emilia Castillo, Mexico 1980s — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 15: Emilia Castillo Silver-Plate Creamer Pitcher & Sugar Pot with Jasper Inlay, Signed — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 16: Stunning Sterling Silver "Frog & Lily Pad" Necklace by Emilia Castillo — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 17: Articulated Silverplate Lizard Sculpture by Emilia Castillo, Taxco Mexico — $800 - $1,000
- Lot 18: Los Castillo Silver Plate Dove Dish with Turquoise Inlay, Mexican Modernist — $300 - $400
- Lot 19: Oval Porcelain and Pure Silver Bamboo Serving Platter by Emilia Castillo, Taxco, 1980s — $1,600 - $2,000
- Lot 20: Vintage Mexican Silver Plated Water Pitcher with Abalone Inlay, Signed LHG, 1960s — $1,600 - $2,000
- Lot 21: Epi Garcia Pueblo Pottery Bowl with Avian Motif, San Juan Pueblo, 20th Century — $400 - $600
- Lot 22: Victor Salmones Signed Bronze Male Torso Sculpture, Artist Proof — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 23: Hand-Painted Enamel Floral Painting, Spanish School, 20th Century, Signed Maciel — $1,600 - $2,400
- Lot 24: Sterling Silver Pendant by Beto, Taxco – Lapis, Malachite, Brass & Copper — $200 - $300
- Lot 25: Native American Pueblo Pottery Bowl by Sofia de Tena, Hand-Painted — $200 - $300
- Lot 26: Mid-Century Brass & Mosaic Fruit Tray, attrib. Salvador Terán, Mexico 1950s — $400 - $600
- Lot 27: Mid-Century Brass & Mosaic Fruit Tray, attrib. Salvador Terán, 21" — $400 - $600
- Lot 28: Mid-Century Mexican Brass Mosaic Tray with Figural Scene, Attributed to Salvador Terán — $400 - $600
- Lot 29: Mexican Modernist Malachite Inlay Tray by Los Castillo, Silver Plate, 1950s — $400 - $600
- Lot 30: Modernist Silver-Plated Copper Sculpture, Mexico, Marked Plateado — $400 - $600
- Lot 31: Los Castillo Silver-Plated Seahorse Creamer Pitcher, Taxco Mexico, Mexico 1960s — $400 - $600
- Lot 32: Rare Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Monkey Pitcher, Signed Mexico — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 33: Whimsical Mexican Silver, Copper & Malachite Parrot Pitcher, 12" High — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 34: Whimsical Mexican Mixed Metal Warrior Sculpture on Quartz Base, Signed TORO — $300 - $500
- Lot 35: Francisco Zúñiga Signed Lithograph of Indigenous Women and Children, 1967, Framed — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 36: Francisco Zúñiga Panaderas, 1967 Lithograph of Indigenous Market Women — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 37: Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Leaf Motif Serving Set with Ant Detail, Signed — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 38: Los Castillo Brass & Malachite Tea Set by Coco Castillo – Pitcher, Creamer & Sugar — $1,600 - $2,000
- Lot 39: Whimsical Frog & Dragonfly Porcelain & Pure Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers by Emilia Castillo — $400 - $600
- Lot 40: Vintage Mexican Alpaca Silver Cordial Set with Abalone Shell Inlay — $400 - $600
- Lot 41: Los Castillo Seahorse Silver Plate Creamer & Sugar Pot, Mexican Modernist, Taxco 237 — $1,200 - $1,600
- Lot 42: Emilia Castillo Silver Plate Butter Dish with Malachite Lizard Inlay, Mexican Modernist — $1,600 - $2,000
- Lot 43: Los Castillo Silver Plate Pitcher with Lapis Lazuli & Malachite Parrot Handle, Taxco Modernist — $200 - $300
- Lot 44: Los Castillo Silver Plate Sugar Pot with Lapis & Malachite Parrots and Ladle, Mexican Modernist — $400 - $600
- Lot 45: Emilia Castillo Hammered Silver Plate Ladle, Mexican Modernist Design — $400 - $600
- Lot 46: Los Castillo Silver Plate Pitcher with Inlaid Bird Handle, Mexican Modernist Design — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 47: Emilia Castillo Silver Plate & Malachite Frog Desk Organizer, Hand-Signed, Mexican Modernist — $1,600 - $2,000
- Lot 48: Mexican Silver Plate Water Pitcher with Crushed Turquoise Parrot Handle, Taxco Modernist — $1,600 - $2,000
- Lot 49: Signed Emilia Castillo Silver Plate Tea Set with Malachite Frogs – Mexican Modernism — $4,000 - $6,000
- Lot 50: Monumental Water Pitcher in Silver Plate & Crushed Turquoise by Alfredo Villasana, Mexico 1950s — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 51: Los Castillo Silver Plate Pitcher with Abalone & Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Taxco — $600 - $800
- Lot 52: Early Los Castillo Silver Plate Vase with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Taxco Mexico — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 53: Los Castillo Silver Plate Pitcher with Malachite Inlay, Bird & Floral Motif, Taxco — $600 - $800
- Lot 54: Emilia Castillo Sterling Silver Bowl with Semiprecious Stones, Signed Mexico — $600 - $800
- Lot 55: Vintage Coffee Service with Tray by Salvador Terán - Brass and Glass Tile, Signed — $1,400 - $2,000
- Lot 56: Monumental Los Castillo Parrot Pitcher in Silver Plate & Mother-of-Pearl — $3,000 - $5,000
- Lot 57: Silver-Plated Beehive Pitcher with Amber Resin Bees, After Emilia Castillo — $1,200 - $1,600
- Lot 58: Monumental Los Castillo Mexican Silverplate Pitcher with Lapis Parrot Handle — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 59: Los Castillo Silver Parrot Pitcher with Malachite Inlay — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 60: Alfredo Villasana Silver-Plated Pitcher with Toucan Handle and Emerald Inlay — $1,200 - $1,600
- Lot 61: Mexican Silver Plate Pitcher w/ Crushed Emerald Parrot Handle, Villasana Style — $300 - $500
- Lot 62: Mexican Silver Plate Bell w/ Abalone Parrot, Emilia Castillo Style for Los Castillo — $300 - $500
- Lot 63: Pair of Emilia Castillo Silver Plate Candle Holders w/ Enamel & Butterfly Motif, Mexican Modernism — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 64: Bold Emilia Castillo Silver Wine Coaster with Architectural Pierced Rim — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 65: Striking Parrot Handle Pitcher by Los Castillo, Silver Plate & Azurite, Taxco — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 66: Striking Spiral Silver & Azurite Vase by Emilia Castillo, Mexico, Signed — $3,000 - $4,000
- Lot 67: Striking Los Castillo Silver Plate Cocktail Pitcher with Figural Aztec Motif, Mexico 1960's — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 68: Stunning Mid-Century Abalone Sugar Caddie by Villa, Taxco Mexico — $200 - $300
- Lot 69: Designer Silver Plate Tea Service by Emilia Castillo, Gemstone Inlay, Signed — $7,000 - $8,000
- Lot 70: Sculptural Mexican Mixed Metal Pitcher w/ Pre-Columbian Motif & Stone Inlay — $400 - $600
- Lot 71: Heart-Shaped Hammered Silver Bowl by Emilia Castillo, Mexico 1980's — $400 - $600
- Lot 72: Whimsical Copper & Silver Vase by Emilia Castillo, Hanging Fish Motif, Signed — $400 - $600
- Lot 73: Los Castillo Angel Candle Holder in Silver Plate w/ Lapis & Malachite Wings, Taxco — $400 - $600
- Lot 74: Whimsical Bronze Sculpture by Héctor Nájera, Mexico, Signed 1995, Edition 10/55 — $3,000 - $5,000
- Lot 75: Emilia Castillo High-Back Chair w/ Toucan, Malachite Inlay & Verdigris Finish — $3,000 - $5,000
- Lot 76: Los Castillo Silver-Plated Covered Vessel, Gemstone Inlay, Mexican Modernism — $1,600 - $2,000
- Lot 77: Emilia Castillo Silver Plate Vase with Lapis Lazuli & Azurite Inlay – Hand-Signed — $600 - $800
- Lot 78: Mid-Century Los Castillo Covered Bowl with Lapis & Azurite Inlay, Mexico 1960s — $600 - $800
- Lot 79: Los Castillo Pre-Hispanic Style Door Handle with Azurite Inlay, Taxco Mexico — $1,600 - $2,000
- Lot 80: Whimsical Frog Bottle Coaster by Emilia Castillo, Silver Plate & Azurite Inlay — $600 - $800
- Lot 81: Emilia Castillo Silver Plate Sugar Bowl with Parrot & Ladle, Malachite Inlay, Mexico 1980s — $800 - $1,200
- Lot 82: Early Los Castillo Silver Plate Bullet Vase with Lizard Handles, Taxco Mexico — $1,400 - $2,000
- Lot 83: Mexican Alpaca & Abalone Inlay Salt & Pepper Shakers with Tray — $200 - $300
- Lot 84: Mid-Century Mexican Alpaca Water Pitcher with Abalone Inlay — $400 - $600
- Lot 85: Mexican Alpaca Silver & Abalone Cordial Set with Tray, Cups Marked "Mexico" — $400 - $600
- Lot 86: Sculptural Mexican Punch Bowl with Monkeys by Emilia Castillo, Mexico 1980's — $1,600 - $2,000
- Lot 87: Vintage Mexican Alpaca Shot Set with Abalone Inlay & Serving Tray — $200 - $300
- Lot 88: Michoacán Handwoven Chuspata Sculptural Gourds (Pair) — $600 - $800
- Lot 89: Los Castillo, Mexican Folk Art Ceramic Tea Set, Marked Taxco — $600 - $800
- Lot 90: Striking Taxco Water Pitcher with Turquoise Inlay Handle – Marked A.C.T. Mexico — $2,600 - $3,000
- Lot 91: Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Creamer & Sugar Set with Malachite Frog Finials – Marked TO-85 — $2,600 - $3,000
- Lot 92: Pair of Geometric Modernist Triangular Dishes by Cusi, Mexico — $200 - $300
- Lot 93: Sculptural Mexican Copper Pitcher with Turquoise Bird Handle by Alfredo Villasana — $2,200 - $3,000
- Lot 94: Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo Silverplate Creamer & Sugar Set w/ Malachite Inlay — $2,600 - $3,000
- Lot 95: Mexican Modernist Silver Armadillo Shakers by Emilia Castillo — $600 - $800
- Lot 96: Emilia Castillo Silverplate Plate Holder – Mexican Artisan Display — $1,600 - $2,000
- Lot 97: Bird of Paradise Bowl by Los Castillo – Malachite Inlay & Silverplate, Mexico 1960s — $1,200 - $1,600
- Lot 98: Emilia Castillo Silverplate & Jasper Vase – Mexican Artisan Design — $1,200 - $1,600
- Lot 99: Emilia Castillo Large Parrot Ladle – Malachite & Silverplate, Mexico 1980's — $1,200 - $1,600
- Lot 100: Emilia Castillo Silverplate Desk Organizer – Malachite Frog Detail, Mexico 1990 — $1,600 - $2,000
- Lot 101: Emilia Castillo "Parrot" Serving Utensils. — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 102: Emilia Castillo Caterpillar Salt & Pepper Shakers – Porcelain & Pure Silver, Signed & Dated 1998 — $400 - $800
- Lot 103: Emilia Castillo Dove Salt & Pepper Shakers – Porcelain & Pure Silver, Signed & Dated 1998 — $400 - $800
- Lot 104: 1960s Los Castillo Water Pitcher – Azurite Inlay & Malachite Frog, Taxco Mexico — $600 - $800
- Lot 105: Emilia Castillo Silver & Malachite Inlaid Vase – Signed, Taxco, Mexico — $600 - $800
- Lot 106: Pair of Emilia Castillo Silverplate Shell Candle Holders – Signed, Taxco Mexico — $1,200 - $1,600
- Lot 107: "Extra Large" Los Castillo Brass & Mother of Pearl Door Handles – Taxco, 1960s, Signed — $3,000 - $5,000
- Lot 108: Emilia Castillo Salt & Pepper Shakers – Porcelain & Pure Silver Inlay, Hand-Signed, Mexico — $400 - $600
- Lot 109: Large Silver Vase with Malachite & Lapis Lazuli by Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo, Mexico — $3,000 - $5,000
- Lot 110: Los Castillo Footed Tray with Abalone Bird – Signed Taxco, Handcrafted in Mexico — $1,200 - $1,600
- Lot 111: Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Shell & Fish Serving Tongs, Mexico 1980s — $400 - $600
- Lot 112: Emilia Castillo Porcelain & Pure Silver Angel Salt & Pepper Shakers, Signed — $400 - $600
- Lot 113: Los Castillo Silver-Plated Tray with Lapis Lazuli & Azurite Inlay, Mid 20th Century Mexico — $300 - $400
- Lot 114: Los Castillo Silver-Plated Water Pitcher with Lapis Lazuli & Malachite Inlay, Signed Mexico — $300 - $400
- Lot 115: Pair of Los Castillo Silver-Plated Dove Trays with Enamel Olive Branch, Signed — $300 - $400
- Lot 116: Emilia Castillo Hand-Signed Silver Jewelry Box with Frog Motif, Mexican Modernist Design — $600 - $800
- Lot 117: Emilia Castillo Hammered Silver-Plated Tray with Twisted Rope Handles, Mexican Designs — $600 - $800
- Lot 118: Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Shell Motif Wine Bottle Coaster, Signed — $600 - $800
- Lot 119: Los Castillo Silver-Plated Decorative Bowl with Abalone Bird, Signed Taxco, Mexico 1960's — $100 - $200
- Lot 120: Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo Silver-Plated Fish Handle Serving Utensils, Labeled — $600 - $800
- Lot 121: Whimsical Silverplate “Monkey” Water Pitcher by Emilia Castillo, Mexican Modernism — $2,000 - $3,000
- Lot 122: Jesús Tellosa’s Explosive Vision of Mexican Identity – 1988 Mixed Media Painting — $25,000 - $30,000
- Lot 123: Rare Large Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Punch Bowl with Stone Inlay, Taxco Mexico, 1980s — $4,000 - $4,600
- Lot 124: Rare Emilia Castillo Serving Utensils with Verdigris Parrot Handles, Silverplate & Brass, Taxco — $1,600 - $2,000
- Lot 125: Monumental Alfredo Villasana Water Pitcher, Crushed Turquoise, Copper & Silver Plate, 1950s — $1,600 - $2,000
- Lot 126: Vintage 1950s Los Castillo Copper Vase with Stone Inlay, Taxco Mexico – Rare Folk Modernist Design — $400 - $600
- Lot 127: Nature Meets Craft: Emilia Castillo’s Rare Turtle Utensils in Silverplate — $1,200 - $1,600
- Lot 128: Charming Armadillo Shakers by Emilia Castillo – Porcelain & Pure Silver — $400 - $600
- Lot 129: Fierce & Playful – Signed Emilia Castillo Cheetah Salt & Pepper Shakers, 1980s — $400 - $600
- Lot 130: Emilia Castillo Porcelain & Silver “Nuestros Compañeros” Salt & Pepper Shakers, Signed — $400 - $600
- Lot 131: Charming Emilia Castillo Penguin Salt & Pepper Shakers, Porcelain & Pure Silver, Signed — $400 - $600
- Lot 132: Whimsical Salt & Pepper Shakers in Pure Silver & Porcelain by Emilia Castillo — $400 - $600
- Lot 133: Porcelain & Pure Silver Cat & Mouse Shakers by Emilia Castillo — $400 - $600
- Lot 134: Emilia Castillo “Sol & Luna” Vintage Salt & Pepper Shakers in Porcelain & Pure Silver, — $400 - $600
- Lot 135: 1960s Mexican Alpaca Silver & Abalone Inlay Water Pitcher, Hecho en Mexico — $600 - $800
- Lot 136: Emilia Castillo Turtle Catchall Bowl in Porcelain & Pure Silver, Mexico 1980s — $600 - $800
- Lot 137: Emilia Castillo 1998 Signed Salt & Pepper Shakers, Porcelain with Silver Inlay — $600 - $800
- Lot 138: Vintage Los Castillo Hand-Hammered Copper Pitcher with Abalone Inlay — $600 - $800
- Lot 139: Pair of Los Castillo Silver-Plated Goblets, Mexico, 1970s — $600 - $800
- Lot 140: Mid-Century Mexican Silver & Abalone Bracelet by Jose H. Flores, 1950s, Signed — $600 - $800
- Lot 141: Emilia Castillo Silverplate & Crushed Emerald Salad Serving Set, Signed — $1,200 - $1,600
- Lot 142: Victor Salmones Signed Bronze Sculpture "By The Sea" 5/10, COA, Lucite Base — $6,000 - $8,000
- Lot 143: Figurative Bronze Sculpture "Shirt-Tails" by Victor Salmones, Signed & Numbered, with COA — $6,000 - $8,000
- Lot 144: "Tiren la Primera Piedra" Bronze Sculpture by Victor Salmones, Signed 1/11, on Marble Base — $6,000 - $8,000
- Lot 145: Rare Los Castillo Silver Tray with Plique-à-Jour Enamel Tulips, Hand-Painted Reverse Panel, Taxco, — $200 - $300
- Lot 146: Mid-Century Geometric "Metales Casados" Bowl by Metales Casados, Taxco Mexico, 1950s — $200 - $300
- Lot 147: 1960s Los Castillo Mixed Metals Bowl with Metales Casados Design, Handwrought in Taxco, Mexico — $200 - $300
- Lot 148: 1960s Los Castillo Oval Mixed Metals Tray with Metales Casados Design, Signed & Numbered, — $200 - $300
- Lot 149: Serpent Tray by Los Castillo – Lapis, Malachite & Pearl Inlay, Mexican Modernism — $200 - $300
- Lot 150: 1967 Aztec Wall Plaque by El Arte Azteca – Malachite Mosaic Sculpture, Mexico City — $400 - $600