Francisco Zuniga

Mexican, 1912 - 1998. José Jesús Francisco Zúñiga Chavarría was an artist known for his sculptures and paintings. He was among the notable artists of Mexico during the 20th century. Francisco Zúñiga's paintings and sculptures were known for their figurative style. Francisco Zúñiga's sculptures also portrayed a political-modern approach. Francisco Zúñiga's artworks, specifically stone figurines, mimics features of pre-Columbian art. These sculptures endeavor to preserve a mysterious and timeless nature in their simplistic and bold forms. Francisco Zúñiga's sculptures at auction often portray female sculptures like contemporary ladies strolling through Mexican markets or nudes in their natural vicinities.

Francisco Zúñiga was born in Barrio de San José in Costa Rica on December 27, 1912. Zúñiga's parents María Chavarría and Manuel Maria Zúñiga were sculptors. The artist was drawn towards art from a young age and read books on art anatomy and art history. When he was 15, the artist started working with his father, a stone sculptor and carved religious figurines. While working with his father, Zúñiga explored spaces and shapes. For a year, the artist studied at the Escuela de Bellas Artes in Mexico. However, he just attended school for a year and later continued to study German Expressionism on his own. Francisco Zúñiga's sculpture for sale depicts the influence of Auguste Rodin on his works.

Today, Francisco Zúñiga's artworks are on display at the Museo de Arte Moderno in Mexico City, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Zúñiga was granted Mexican citizenship after residing there for nearly 50 years in Mexico and stayed there until his death on August 9, 1998. Francisco Zúñiga's paintings for sale are often available at many exhibitions. Francisco Zúñiga's paintings at auctions often garner high prices. Collectors can find Francisco Zúñiga's artworks at online auctions of leading galleries. Francisco Zúñiga's artworks for sale are also available online on multiple auction platforms.

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