3724 - Kurt Arentz, Bull

Kurt Arentz, Bull Late 20th century, signed and numbered 7/25, bronze with a dark brown patina, a slightly abstract, expressive depiction of a bull with menacingly lowered horns, textured surface, in good condition, L 25 cm, H 16 cm. Artist information: born Kurt Emil Hugo Arentz, German sculptor (1934, Cologne - 2014, Munich); completed a craft apprenticeship and initially worked in a commercial capacity, following a keen interest in art and artists, he continued his education part-time, both as a self-taught artist and through adult education centre courses; in 1972, he attended his first course in sculptural design under Ernemann Sander and began his artistic career in earnest there, He specialised in animal sculptures and portrait busts; his works, some of which are of political and cultural significance, have gained international recognition, He served as the artist spokesperson for the European Cultural Foundation (EKS) and as the foundation’s representative for transatlantic cultural relations between Europe and the USA; he has exhibited at numerous exhibitions and his works are on display in various museums. Source: The artist’s website and Wikipedia.