Sculpture by Joan Ripollés. Numbered 21/33 and from a Limited Serie

Attractive sculpture by Joan Ripollés numbered 21/33 and from a limited series, an original artists work in perfect condition. The figure has a polychrome finish in a fine array of orange, red and pink colors. The glossy finish is in excellent condition. The figure depicts a subject quite dear to the artist, who has repeated it in many occasions: a female figure standing on her feet with a clear cubist feel and two faces (front and back). The figure is simple and schematic, dressed in a flared dress. The front face shows an awake and smiling expression, while the back face closes her only eye while keeping a relaxed smile. This is quite a contemporary work, balanced and interesting, which contains the essence of Ripollés. A valuable collectors piece for its amazing condition and authenticity. This sculpture by Joan Ripollés numbered 21/33 and from a limited series will be the starring piece in any classy and modern dining room. Dimensions: Width: 11 in / 28 cm. Height: 12.2 in / 31 cm. Juan Garcia Ripollés Biography Juan Garcia Ripollés, also known as Ripo or Beato Ripo, is a Spanish artist born in Alzira (Valencia) in 1932. His work includes paintings, engravings and sculptures. Ripolles had a though childhood and had to work as a scrap dealer and industrial painter, but his passion for art made him attend evening classes in the School of Arts and Crafts of Castellon, the city where he spent his childhood and adolescence. In 1954 he moved to Paris where he strived to reach his maximum goal: becoming a painter. Four years later he exposed his paintings in the famous Drouand David art gallery, where masters such as Picasso or Chagall had hung their paintings before. In the 1960s he returns to Spain and lives in different places: Seville, Cordoba, Chipiona and Cercedilla (Madrid). In 2010 he goes back to Castellon de la Plana and now he lives and works there. Juan Garcia Ripollés has been awarded the Gold Flagship of Alzira and the Valencia Award to the Arts. His works are spread all over the world in galleries, collections, museums and public spaces.