“Take the Bull by the Horns”
"Take the Bull by the Horns"
by Gregory J. Rose
2019, Mixed Media on Panel, 36”x 48”
A large-scale mixed-media composition built from layered color fields, gestural black and white linework, scraped paint, and saturated passages of teal, violet, pink, yellow, and charcoal, organized through intersecting structural zones. Currently exhibited in Mending in Time at Mill City Clinic. Previously exhibited in Out of The Darkness. Unframed. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Collector Snapshot
Take the Bull by the Horns is a large-format work from Gregory’s 2019 output that demonstrates a confident expansion of scale and compositional ambition within his mixed media practice. The painting reflects a resolved balance between dense gestural activity and structured spatial organization, positioning it as a commanding example from a documented and completed phase of production.
Artwork &
Acquisition Details
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Moderate Growth Potential
The work’s large scale, documented exhibition history, and current institutional placement support steady appreciation. Its visual clarity and public-facing visibility reinforce sustained relevance within Gregory’s mixed media market.
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One of One Original
This is the only version of this artwork. No editions exist.
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Retail Price: $3,800
Sale Price: $1,900Unframed
Framing recommendations available upon request. Local installation support offered.
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Available Until Sold
The artwork is available for purchase while on exhibition.
Delivery or insured domestic shipping will be coordinated after the exhibition concludes.
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Advanced Collector Tier
The scale, execution complexity, and exhibition-backed provenance position this work for collectors seeking materially significant pieces aligned with a clearly defined and completed phase of Gregory’s mixed media practice.
Artwork Details
Full Description
The surface combines broad painted fields with energetic linear drawing, splattered and scraped passages, and layered color blocks. Saturated teal and pink areas push against darker structural zones, while white and black lines cut through the composition, creating movement, depth, and rhythmic tension across the panel.
Authentication
Certificate of Authenticity included
Digital documentation provided
Hidden signature within the composition
Artist signature on the back
Provenance
Mending in Time Exhibition (current)
Take the Bull by the Horns is currently exhibited at Mill City Clinic as part of Mending in Time, presented within a long-term, public-facing institutional healthcare environment.
Out of The Darkness Exhibition
This work was exhibited as part of Out of The Darkness, a body of paintings developed before and after Gregory’s trip to Senegal. The exhibition documents a period in which trauma, lived experience, and social conditions informed both material approach and conceptual direction, alongside the integration of digital drawing processes into the painting practice.
Shipping & Insurance Info
Nationwide United States shipping
Fully insured packing and transport
Local delivery available
Local installation offered
Gregory will coordinate all logistics within three to five business days
Market Relevance
Gregory’s market continues to strengthen across exhibitions, public placements, and institutional acquisition. Large-scale mixed media works (36”–48”) have achieved documented sales between $2,500 and $3,500 in recent years, including acquisition by both private collectors and institutional buyers.
Comparable works within this size category moved from $2,500 (2023) to $3,500 (2024), reflecting sustained demand for major compositions. “Take The Bull By The Horns” is positioned within this established and recently validated market range.
Comparable Sales
“Jeckyll and Hyde” — 36x48 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $3,500 in 2024
“The Bird” — 36x48 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $3,500 in 2024
“The Avenue” — 36x36 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Percent for Art Acquisition, Sold for $2,500 in 2023
Artist Market Position
Gregory J. Rose maintains consistent academic and institutional exhibition placement for his mixed media work. Take the Bull by the Horns reflects this momentum through its current installation context, its inclusion in exhibitions tied to documented shifts in his practice, and its alignment with the upward trajectory of his mixed media pricing.
Price Growth of Mixed Media Works
“Take the Bull by the Horns synthesizes scale, gesture, and structural control…
…into a commanding mixed media panel that reflects a confident and materially ambitious moment within Gregory’s practice, reinforced by institutional exhibition placement and documented market positioning.”
— Curatorial Commentary
Terms of Sale
Secure payment options
This artwork is sold through a secure Flodesk checkout, which allows buyers to pay via credit card or digital payment methods. All transactions are encrypted and processed securely. Invoice options are available upon request.
Returns
All sales are final. No returns or exchanges are accepted for original artwork. This policy ensures proper stewardship and authenticity for collectors.
Ownership transfer / documentation
Upon purchase, the collector receives:
• A Certificate of Authenticity
• A digital ownership document via email
• A signed confirmation of sale
• Shipping or installation coordination within 3–5 business days
Copyright & Usage Rights
Purchase of this artwork transfers ownership of the physical object only. All copyrights and reproduction rights remain the sole property of the artist, Gregory J. Rose.
The collector may not reproduce, distribute, license, modify, or commercially exploit the artwork in any form without prior written permission from the artist. This includes, but is not limited to, prints, digital reproductions, merchandise, NFTs, or commercial media usage.
The artist retains the right to reproduce the artwork for portfolio use, exhibitions, publications, marketing, and archival documentation.
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