Lot 413: Francisco Zuniga Bronze Sculpture, Evelia en Una Butaca, 1972

Francisco Zuniga (Mexican, 1912-1998), Evelia en Una Butaca / Butaque, also known as Juchiteca en la Silla/ en una Silla (1972), bronze sculpture depicting a woman leaning back in a chair with her legs parted and her head turned to one side, with eyes closed. Signed, dated and numbered en verso of chair “Zuniga 1972 II/VI.” Sculpture: 14 1/4 in. H x 11 1/2 in. W x 12 1/4 in. D. Mounted to a rectangular base, 2 in. H x 10 in W. x 13 1/2 in. D.

Note: this lot is accompanied by the 1975 sales receipt from The Galeria Tasende, Acapulco, which includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Francisco Zuniga dated 1974 titling this work  “Juchiteca en la Silla”.  Note: we wish to thank Ariel Zuniga with the Francisco Zuniga catalog raisonne for confirming the circumstances behind the use of the dual titles. Ref. Francisco Zuniga: Catalogo Razonado, Volmen I, Escultura 1923-1993, Mexico City, Albedrío & Fundacion Zuniga Laborde, 1999, p. 384, no. 650 (illustrated). This lot is also accompanied by two books about Zuniga’s work. 
 

PROVENANCE: Private Memphis Collection, acquired by consignor’s parents Feb. 22, 1975 from Galeria Tasende. The original receipt is available to the winning bidder. 

CONDITION: Excellent condition.