Fabulous Zuni attr Dan Simplicio Pin Leaves Coral Turquoise Sterling Silver .925

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Offered... a gorgeous old pin strongly attributed to Dan Simplicio which is truly exceptional. There are six elements which match his documented work, so I'm confident in the attribution. There is one different element: the stamped wire, which is quite lovely and is, I think, a creative variation on his part. As I review the many dozens of his pieces, most all have some unique differences from each other. The pin is wonderful and I love to wear it. It has his hand carved natural turquoise, which I think is probably Burnham mine, and which has aged nicely, so have a nicely variegated coloration, and there is hand carved Mediterranean red branch coral, as well as his most often used hand cut scalloped bezels, and silver foliate framing, with two of his well documented style of leaves. The design is aesthetically very balanced and beautiful. It reminds me of an altar.
There are other pieces in my store which are great matches for this pin such as a superb bolo. You can see the same leaf work and also stamped raindrops as this pin represented in a necklace in one of the books.
Dan Simplicio's work is in the C.G.Wallace catalog, and every important collection, gallery and museum. Dan Simplicio was one of C. G. Wallace's favorite smiths. He was versatile and prolific. His work was prominently featured in the 1975 Sotheby's auction of the C. G. Wallace collection. Work from this collection is in the permanent collection of the Heard Museum in Phoenix. This buckle and also the bolo in a separate auction, are a museum quality pieces of his. Dan Simplicio is credited for having been the first to use natural nuggets in his work. The pin is not signed nor marked for silver content. He rarely signed his work, but this pin is typical of his style.
This exceptional pin measures 2-1/8" tall, 1-1/8" wide and weighs 18.3grams. It's in wonderful vintage, wearable and collectible condition. It's sterling silver, though unmarked, which is usual for those times.
Dan Simplicio was one of the great master silversmiths in Zuni hstory who worked for C. G. Wallace and is well represented in the C. G. Wallace Sotheby's catalog. He was vastly talented and worked in many techniques and styles. Truly a great master, his work commands top prices and is in the best museums and galleries. This pin has a lovely old patina which works beautifully against the colors and textures. I recommend this one for any collection. This is a museum quality piece by the renowned Dan Simplicio, whose work commands thousands of dollars, with justification. He is one of the most important Zuni artists from the CG Wallace period and his naturalistic free form style of work has become one hallmark of that era. This piece is one I wear almost daily and I recommend it for the best collections. Yes, it is museum quality. It is exquisite.
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