Cain Modern Auctions to Present Francisco Zuniga’s 20 Dibujos Portfolio in Upcoming Auction

In this upcoming sale, Cain Modern Auctions will present a portfolio by Francisco Zuniga (1912-1998). Zuniga was a highly recognized Costa Rica-born Mexican artist and an important figure in the Mexican art community. He created more than 35 public sculptures during his lifetime, including works dedicated to famous Mexican personalities such as poet Ramón López Velarde (1888-1921), two sculptures for Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park, Sendai’s collection of sculptures known as Tres Generaciones, and more. Available in this auction is Francisco Zuniga’s 20 Dibujos, which translates to English as “A Portfolio of Twenty Prints.” The 20 lithographs include a title page, an introduction by Alfonso de Neuvillate, a table of contents, and 14 prints. Contained in its original blue silk book, the portfolio is dated November 30, 1974 and is part of an unnumbered edition of 2,000. Edits are attributed to Galería Misrachi, while printing is credited to Litografos Unidos in Mexico City.

A Norma Goldberg sculpture will also be available. Titled Love, this bronze sculpture depicts two nude men embracing. The piece has been signed and dated. Sitting on its wooden brace, this sculpture stands 19.5 inches tall, is 20 inches wide, and 18 inches deep. Visit Bidsquare to view the entire contents of this sale and browse more online auctions.