Xavier Gonzalez, Spanish, American, 1898 to 1993, a vintage anodized silver figurine depicting a Spanish maiden with a fan, circa 1970. Note: Xavier Gonzalez was an American artist, born in Almeria, Spain. In 1925, he immigrated to the United States and began his studies at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1921 to 1923. Gonzalez also studied at the San Carlos Academy in Mexico City, as well as in Paris and in the Far East. In 1931, he became a US citizen, and in 1935 married fellow artist Ethel Edwards, 1915 to 1999. Best known for his mural painting and sculpture, Gonzales commandeered the canteen wall at Newcomb for the use of his art students. His works have been displayed throughout the United States - at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and more. Collectible Figures And Statuettes, Silverware And Decor For Interior Design.