01 Nov
Project Description
Description: Gold leaf on wood, 20.3 x 26 x 26 cm. Signed, titled, dedicated and dated 'Gold Diamond for Anderson Ranch John Torreano 2010' (upper side edge)Catalogue note: John Torreano is an American artist from Michigan. He is best known for his painted wood, gem-shaped sculptures often imbedded with glass jewels. The sculptures may be three-dimensional and free-standing or they may be relief objects installed in various group configurations that seemed to float on the wall. Since 1965, Torreano has exhibited in museums and galleries of national and international standing, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. The artist lives and works in New York City.
Provenance: Acquired from Christie’s, Sale 16334, Lot 694, Invoice no. DB18023089. Anderson Ranch Arts Centre Benefit Auction; Snowmass Village, 15 August 2010, lot 4| Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Catalogue no.: 2018S0147-JT
