© Carla Lavatelli

Ginkgo Biloba
1971
Red Soraya Travertine - 380cmL x 160cmW x 120cmH

The travertine stone was a gift of the Shah of Iran and was the very first stone carving of Carla Lavatelli. As such it represents a very important step in the her life. In 1974, this piece was exhibited and acquired by the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. and later aquired.