Mujer Sentada Unique Wood Sculpture 1963 15 in (Rare Museum Piece)

Year1963

Hand SignedBack Low Right 

Condition Other 

Purchased fromPrivate Collector 1982 

Story / Additional InfoOne of five wood unique sculptures Zuniga hand carved. "Mujer Sentada" has been published in Zuniga catalogue raisonne volume I - Sculpture -1923-1993 page 133. One of only for wood sculptures known very unique and as a museum piece today. Authenticated by Zuniga Estate 

Certificate of AuthenticityZuniga Estate. Sculpture is authenticated. 

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LID68558

Francisco Zuniga

Art Brokerage: Francisco Zuniga Costa Rican Artist: b. 1912-1998: Internationally acclaimed sculptor and printmaker Francisco Zuniga was born in Costa Rica. Zuniga studied drawing, stone sculpture, and engraving at the School of Fine Arts in San Jose. Later, in 1936, Zuniga studied stone carving at La Esmeralda in Mexico City. Zuniga's art reflects a love and respect for Central American people and traditions. As a complement to Zuniga's emotionally powerful sculpture, Zuniga's prints articulate the sensitivity and sensuality of the human figure. He has been the recipient of numerous international prizes and awards. Francisco Zuniga's work is exhibited frequently in prominent galleries throughout the world and may be found in the permanent collections of twenty-nine museum's. Listings wanted.