Juan García Ripollés (1932) - Sculpture, Toro oriental - 13 cm - Patinated bronze

Acquire the collectible piece by Ripollés at a very special price. Bronze-patinated terracotta sculpture, the "ORIENTAL BULL"—a contemporary exclusive piece and CERTIFIED BY THE AUTHOR for the exceptional collector, a stylized work created by Juan García Ripollés, signed, and a highly sought-after piece, a painter, sculptor and engraver from Castellón with large-format sculpture and works exhibited internationally in London, Paris, Germany, France, Holland, England, Spain, United States, etc. Juan García Ripollés signs as Ripollés, though colloquially he is known as Ripo. Sculptor, engraver and painter. Married (to Rosa) and with three children (Paloma, Yerma and Natalio).

He was born on September 4, 1932, in Alzira (Valencia). His mother died at birth and at 11 he moved to Castellón with a foster 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 wide range of trades, including as a house painter and industrial painter. He began his artistic studies at the School of Arts and Trades Francisco Ribalta 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 he began his career as a graphic artist and began 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 of "Mas de Flors".

Mostly known in Spain for his sculptural work, he has pieces on different continents and in the world’s major cities. He works with ceramic, fiberglass, Murano glass, resin, iron and bronze for the larger sculptures. In painting he uses gouache, Chinese ink, acrylics, etc.

Don’t miss the opportunity to revalue and beautify your home with this work by the author, whom only he can make bronze smile with every creation as he captures with outstanding plasticity and creativity all his talent."