Antonio Pineda Collection

Exceptional Antonio Pineda Collection An Assemblage of Mexican Modernist Masterpieces The Legacy of Antonio Pineda (1919-2009) Antonio Pineda stands as one of Mexico's most celebrated silver artisans and a towering figure in the Mexican Modernist movement. In 1941 at the age of 22, Antonio Pineda opened his own workshop in his hometown of Taxco after working and studying with other notable artists and silver workshops, including William Spratling. His reputation was launched in 1944 when he participated in an international exposition in San Francisco at the Palace of the Legion of Honor, where his collection of some eighty pieces were bought entirely by Gump's. At his height in 1956, Pineda had established his operation of over one hundred and sixty craftspeople, creating jewelry and sculpture in two different workshops. Pineda revolutionized Mexican jewelry design by moving away from traditional pre-Columbian motifs to embrace a bold, architectural modernist aesthetic. His pieces are immediately recognizable for their clean geometric lines, substantial weight, and the exclusive use of high-purity .970 silver—a signature that sets his work apart from the standard .925 sterling. Each piece bears his distinctive crown hallmark, a mark of authenticity that collectors worldwide seek.