MAXIMO VELAZQUEZ CORREA (Mexican, 20th Century). Hand-Hammered Tray, Copper tray by one of "Santa Clara del Cobre" (Michoacan, Mexico) best known "maestros." The entire surface is hammered or chiseled into geometric patterns. Ther tray weights 15.5 lb. Verso signed.
. Estimate $400-600
Note: Maximo Velazquez Correacomes from a copper working village in the mountains of Michoacan Mexico with an ancient tradition of copperwork extending back over 1000 years. He is one of the most talented and accomplished coppersmiths living today. Both his and his son's work have won numerous national and international awards. His work is held in many collections and travelling exhibitions throughout the world, among them the Rockefeller Foundation, Banamex, Televisa, The Museum of Contemporary Indigenous Art and numerous personal collections. He is Recognized as a living treasure by the Rockefeller Foundation in their Masters of Mexico collection.
