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Whimsical Truck Suitcase Sculpture 2005 by Bruce Houston

$2,140
£1,613.77
€1,866.41
CA$3,002.41
A$3,337.36
CHF 1,749.37
MX$40,757.29
NOK 21,839.93
SEK 20,547.30
DKK 13,930.31

About the Item

A whimsical 2005 sculpture by the noted California artist Bruce Houston. The sculpture features a well worn and abused suitcase molded into a truck body with attached model wheels and a truck cab. The sculpture is signed and dated on the base. As noted the suitcase part is well worn, missing parts and stained but that is the by the artist’s intent.
  • Creator:
    Bruce Houston (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2005
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Heavy wear to the suitcase by artist’s intent.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Bridges over Time BH25091271stDibs: LU835046473022

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