A superb covered silver centerpiece, finely crafted in the shape of a pumpkin with gadrooned ribs, offering a subtle interplay of volumes and reflections. The generously domed body rests on an octagonal base with delicately curved corners, giving the piece a beautiful stability and a sculptural presence.

The lid perfectly follows the shape of the fruit and is topped with a particularly original, naturalistic snail-shaped finial, accompanied by finely chiseled foliage, accentuating the decorative and whimsical character of the piece.

This Mexican work from the 1970s elegantly illustrates the taste for organic and decorative forms, in a spirit that is both refined and playful.

Dimensions: Height 38 cm – Base Diameter: 27 x 27 cm

Material: 925 Sterling Silver

Weight: 3025 g

French Hallmark: Swan

Period: Mexican work from the 1970s

Silversmith: Gutierrez

Origin: Mexico

Mexican work from the 1970s, signed Gutierrez.

The silversmith was likely active in the Taxco modernist tradition, characterized by handcrafted solid silver production intended for export. Workshops signing with only their surname remain poorly documented in the specialized literature.