Bidspirit auction | Mid-Century Geometric ”Metales Casados” Bowl

Mid-Century Geometric ”Metales Casados” Bowl by Metales Casados, Taxco Mexico, 1950s - Striking mid-century modern bowl created in the 1950s by the renowned Metales Casados workshop in Taxco, Mexico. This piece exemplifies the “metales casados” (married metals) technique—an intricate inlay process that fuses different metals such as brass, copper, and nickel silver into bold geometric compositions. The bowl features a dynamic, interlocking design of warm copper tones and cool brushed metals, bordered by a hand-textured rim that adds tactile depth to its minimalist form. Origin: Taxco, Mexico. Maker: Metales Casados. Period: 1950s. Technique: Married metals (brass, copper, nickel silver). Design: Geometric pattern with contrasting finishes. Marking: Stamped “Hecho en Metales Casados Mexico” on the reverse. Measurements: 7.5 inches diameter x 1 3/8 inches high Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. A true statement piece for collectors of Mexican modernism, mid-century decorative arts, or lovers of sophisticated mixed-metal design. All items are sold as is. The auction house does not warrant authenticity on any specific piece. THERE ARE NO RETURNS. We can only offer our opinion and the material facts about the item and its condition. ANY CONDITION STATEMENT IS GIVEN AS A COURTESY TO A CLIENT, IS ONLY AN OPINION AND SHOULD NOT BE TREATED AS A STATEMENT OF FACT. CAIN MODERN AUCTIONS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERROR OR OMISSION. ALL BIDDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO OBTAIN AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE ABOUT ANY ITEM AND A SHIPPING QUOTE FOR THE ITEM ON WHICH THEY WISH TO BID, BY REQUESTING CONDITION REPORTS AND SHIPPING QUOTES BY EMAIL, OR PREFERABLY, BY PERSONAL INSPECTION. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS WITH NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES STATED OR IMPLIED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO EXAMINE ALL MATERIAL PRIOR TO BIDDING. NO LOTS CAN BE RETURNED FOR A FULL OR PARTIAL REFUND EITHER BECAUSE BIDDER CHANGED HIS/HER MIND OR BECAUSE SHIPPING IS FOUND TO BE TOO HIGH/EXPENSIVE. ITEMS NOT PICKED UP AFTER 30 DAYS WILL BE CONSIDERED FORFEITED WITHOUT REFUNDS. Non of the Electronics or lighting equipment are tested for functionality. Condition: Used condition, normal wear. The Condition Report states Cain Modern Auctions reasonable opinion as to the lots general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Cain Modern Auctions does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Cain Modern Auctions does not owe the buyer any obligation to report on the condition of the lot and makes no guarantee the condition will be given for the lot. Cain Modern Auctions attempts to provide accurate descriptions and images of products online. It is the buyers responsibility to review all of the information provided about a lot before placing a bid. The buyer acknowledges that the products are sold on an the as-is as found basis/condition and all sales are final.