Lot 20
Eduardo Oropeza (1947-2003)

Lot 20 Details
Eduardo Oropeza (1947-2003), Mexican/American
HORIZONTES (HORIZONS), 1993
Bronze and straw; signed, dated 1993 and numbered 10/25 in the cast to the base at the back, titled, dated 1993 and inscribed "Edition: 25” to gallery label affixed to the underside. On a naturalistic bronze base.
17.75 ins x 10.5 ins x 9 ins; 45.7 cms x 26.7 cms x 22.9 cms
Estimate $4,000-$6,000
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Provenance:
Glenn Green Galleries, Santa Fe & Scottsdale gallery label Inventory No. E0 O863 to the underside;
The Helen and Walter Zwig Foundation Collection, Toronto
Note:
The Glenn Green Galleries has exhibited bronzes by Eduardo Oropeza since 1998. In July 2009, the gallery exhibited Oropeza's figural bronze sculptures alongside Rodger Jacobsen at the International Contemporary Art Fair, Museo Cultural, Railyard District Santa Fe, New Mexico. A native of California's San Joaquin Valley and long-time resident of East Los Angeles, Oropeza earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from San Jose State. The Glenn Green Galleries' collection includes a monumental outdoor edition of Oropeza's Horizontes (Horizons) dated 1995, measuring 96" x 15" x 12" (61.25 x 35.5 x 15.5 cm).
Oropeza’s contribution to public art in Los Angeles can be seen in a ceramic mosaic covering the two storey Self Help Graphics Workshop building located at Ceasar Chavez and Gage streets in East Los Angeles.
CONDITION DETAILS
This lot is in good condition with no visible issues to report.
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