Matl Matilde Poulat Mexican silver repousse Bracelet
Without a doubt the “queen” of vintage Mexican silver jewelry, Matilde Poulat was an exceptional designer and, in my humble opinion, one of the country’s artists who, in their work, expressed the philosophy of the Arts and Crafts movement. Her highly textured repoussage allows us to follow the silversmith’s hand as it slides over the metal thus affording us, to an extent, a glimpse of the creative process. Most of her bracelets are big, bold and daring - her jewelry in general commanding attention and not for the faint of heart. Yet even when they are more reserved in their statement, like this early example wrought in .900 silver, the craftsmanship and “earthiness” Matl is known for come through loud and clear. Easy to wear with its curved “wave” links, it hugs the wrist in the warmest, most intimate way…
Size / Weight: 7 1/4” long (wearable); width between 1 3/16” at center front and 1/2”; 26.0 grams
Hallmarks / Date: “MATL 0.900” in raised letters and numerals; 1934-1940
Condition: excellent vintage with beautiful patina, confident, proud repoussage, easy to wear and musical, with no damage and no repairs noted - an early Matilde Poulat treasure
Inv# 15384
Without a doubt the “queen” of vintage Mexican silver jewelry, Matilde Poulat was an exceptional designer and, in my humble opinion, one of the country’s artists who, in their work, expressed the philosophy of the Arts and Crafts movement. Her highly textured repoussage allows us to follow the silversmith’s hand as it slides over the metal thus affording us, to an extent, a glimpse of the creative process. Most of her bracelets are big, bold and daring - her jewelry in general commanding attention and not for the faint of heart. Yet even when they are more reserved in their statement, like this early example wrought in .900 silver, the craftsmanship and “earthiness” Matl is known for come through loud and clear. Easy to wear with its curved “wave” links, it hugs the wrist in the warmest, most intimate way…
Size / Weight: 7 1/4” long (wearable); width between 1 3/16” at center front and 1/2”; 26.0 grams
Hallmarks / Date: “MATL 0.900” in raised letters and numerals; 1934-1940
Condition: excellent vintage with beautiful patina, confident, proud repoussage, easy to wear and musical, with no damage and no repairs noted - an early Matilde Poulat treasure
Inv# 15384
Without a doubt the “queen” of vintage Mexican silver jewelry, Matilde Poulat was an exceptional designer and, in my humble opinion, one of the country’s artists who, in their work, expressed the philosophy of the Arts and Crafts movement. Her highly textured repoussage allows us to follow the silversmith’s hand as it slides over the metal thus affording us, to an extent, a glimpse of the creative process. Most of her bracelets are big, bold and daring - her jewelry in general commanding attention and not for the faint of heart. Yet even when they are more reserved in their statement, like this early example wrought in .900 silver, the craftsmanship and “earthiness” Matl is known for come through loud and clear. Easy to wear with its curved “wave” links, it hugs the wrist in the warmest, most intimate way…
Size / Weight: 7 1/4” long (wearable); width between 1 3/16” at center front and 1/2”; 26.0 grams
Hallmarks / Date: “MATL 0.900” in raised letters and numerals; 1934-1940
Condition: excellent vintage with beautiful patina, confident, proud repoussage, easy to wear and musical, with no damage and no repairs noted - an early Matilde Poulat treasure
Inv# 15384