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Francisco Zúñiga (1912-1998)
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Francisco Zúñiga
- La Calera
- inscribed with signature, dated 1977, and numbered V/VI
- bronze
- Height: 12 3/4 in.
- 32.4 cm
- Executed in 1977.
Provenance
Private collection, Mexico
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Fundación Zúñiga, Francisco Zúñiga: Catálogo Razonado/Catalogue Raisonné. Volumen I/Volume I, Escultura/Sculpture (1923-1993), Mexico City, 1999, no. 785, p. 455, illustration in color of another cast
Condition
The figure is securely attached to the base. There are scattered small nicks above the signature. There is a small rectangular area of rubbing to the patina on the upper portion of the right breast. In addition, there is slight rubbing to the hands and fingers, the back of the head, and the feet and heels. There are minimal accretions to the head and shawl. Overall, the work is in very good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.