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. 
 

Excellent condition. 

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