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THBPaloma Torres Estrada Clay Totem Sculpture
About Seller
4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJul 13, 2025
Live Auction at our Knoxville Gallery featuring 1,175 lots from fine Southern estates as well as private and museum collections. Sale begins Sat. July 12 at 9 AM EST with lots #1-753 and continues Sun. July 13 at 1 PM EST with lots #754-1175. Be sure to view both catalogs. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
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- Lot Description
Paloma Torres Estrada (Mexico, b. 1960) clay totem sculpture consisting of 9 individual sculpted pieces assembled onto a central rod. The sculpture features a subtle beige background with burnt orange lifted lines that encircle the pieces, creating a contrast. The sculpture rests on a black metal base. The sculpture measures 82 in H and the base measures 28 in by 16 in. 20th century.
Biography: Paloma Torres was born in Mexico City and earned a degree in Visual Arts from the National School of Visual Arts at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She was member of the professional engraving workshop led by artist Carlos García and held artist residencies at Artists on the Coast in Careyes, Jalisco; the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris, France; and with René Derouin in Val David, Québec, Canada. In 1986, she completed a Master’s degree in color engraving at the National Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico City. Since 2000, she has been a member of the National Creators’ System. Over the past six years, Torres has taught art history and graphic design at Iberoamericana University in Mexico City and currently serves on the panel of the National State Creators’ System. (Source: https://art.state.gov/)
Condition
Overall very good condition.
- Provenance
Private corporate art collection.
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