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Heriberto Juárez
Horse with Rider Looking at the Stars

1973

$9,500
£7,202.31
€8,302.35
CA$13,379.23
A$14,836.57
CHF 7,795.52
MX$181,277.69
NOK 97,532.56
SEK 91,550.97
DKK 61,978.69

About the Item

Juárez, a renowned self-taught Mexican sculptor, displays his expressive depiction of animals and humans in our Caballo con Jinete Viendo las Estrellas (Horse with Rider Seeing the Stars). A marvelous and expressive sculpture for any style room. Perfect size for a table. The white marble base sets the black patina bronze off and the sculptor has allowed for nice texture in the bronze - you can feel the hand of the artist. Horses, along with bulls, symbolize strength, vitality, and a connection to rural Mexican life, themes deeply rooted in Juárez’s own experiences growing up around livestock and aspiring to be a bullfight. Although Juárez depicts horses in many of his sculptures, his animal figures are never repetitive – each rendered with unique character and movement. As the title suggests, this is a contemplative scene, with the rider gazing at the stars – possibly evoking the bond between human and nature. The artist signals this connection as both the rider and the horse look towards the heavens in search of the stars. Juárez drew inspiration from pre-Hispanic Mexican art, as well as from classical and modern sculptors such as Henry Moore, Picasso, and Rodin. His self-taught background and life experiences as a bullfighter deeply informed his artistic vision. Base: 1 1/4 x 21 1/2 x 12 3/8 inches 20 3/4 inches high in total Provenance: Private collection, New York Signed: h juarez on hind quarter - Indistinct markings next to this, perhaps date
  • Creator:
    Heriberto Juárez (1932 - 2008, Mexican)
  • Creation Year:
    1973
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Nice condition! No notes - hind leg is purposely at edge of base.
  • Gallery Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1413216482932

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