Ripollés (1932) - Soñadora - bronce XL 70 cm

Now is the time you can get at an unbeatable price the patina-bronze Terracotta sculpture, “The Dreamer,” exhibited in museums around the world, a contemporary exclusive XXL LARGE FORMAT piece OF 70 CM AND 22 KILOS OF WEIGHT AND CERTIFIED BY THE AUTHOR for collectors, exceptional, stylized creation by Juan García Ripollés, signed, and a highly coveted piece, painter, sculptor and engraver from Castellón with a large-format sculpture and work exhibited internationally in London, Paris, Germany, France, the Netherlands, England, Spain, United States, etc.—Juan García Ripollés, signed as Ripollés though colloquially known as Ripo. Sculptor, engraver and painter. Married (to Rosa) with three children (Paloma, Yerma and Natalio).
Born on September 4, 1932 in Alzira (Valencia). His mother died in childbirth and at 11 he moved to Castellón with an adoptive family, so according to his own statements he considers himself born in Castellón and this is stated in some biographies.
In his early years he worked in a variety of trades, including as a wallpaper painter and industrial painter. He began his artistic studies at the Francisco Ribalta School of Arts and Trades in Castellón.
In 1954 he moved to Paris where he continued working as a wall painter, until in 1958 the Drouand David Gallery discovered his artistic facet and began his career as a graphic artist and to be known internationally.
In 1963 he returned to Spain and settled in Seville, finally arriving in 1972 in his native Castellón after having resided in various places across our geography. In 2010 he settled in his current residence at “Mas de Flors.”
Mostly known in Spain for his sculptural work, his pieces are in different continents and in the world’s major cities. He works with ceramics, fiberglass, Murano glass, resin, iron and bronze for larger sculptures. In painting he uses gouache, India ink, acrylics, etc.
Don’t miss the chance to increase the value of and beautify your home, at a very special price, with this work by the author whose bronze simply smiles with every creation, where he plasticizes and expresses with outstanding creativity all his talent and because dreaming while awake is possible.