John Altoon Net Worth

John Altoon was an influential avant-garde American artist of the 1950s and '60s Los Angeles art scene. He was part of the 'Ferus Group' of artists associated with the Ferus Gallery, and was known for his abstract expressionist works. He was a passionate and boisterous individual, but his life was tragically cut short at the age of 43 due to a heart attack. He had been suffering from schizophrenia and bouts of depression and mania, which often had destructive and violent consequences.
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Who is it? Painter
Birth Day November 05, 1925
Birth Place Los Angeles, California, United States, United States
Age 95 YEARS OLD
Died On February 8, 1969(1969-02-08) (aged 43)\nLos Angeles
Birth Sign Sagittarius
Education Otis Art Institute, Art Center College of Design, Chouinard Art Institute
Known for Painting
Spouse(s) Roberta Lunine

💰 Net worth

John Altoon, a renowned painter in the United States, is anticipated to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million in 2024. Known for his unique artistic style and contributions to the contemporary art movement, Altoon's works have garnered significant attention and acclaim. With his distinctive brushstrokes and vibrant use of colors, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the art world. As his popularity continues to grow, so does his financial success, making him a significant figure in the art market.

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Biography/Timeline

1959

John Al Toon was married to the Actress Fay Spain from 1959 to 1962. He was married to Roberta ("Babs") Lunine from 1966 until his death in 1969.

1960

Altoon was diagnosed as schizophrenic in his late 30s and suffered bouts of depression and paranoia . In the early 1960s he became a patient of Dr. Milton Wexler a prominent psychoanalyst who restored his ability to work and from then until his death became the most productive and stable years in his life. He was "possessed by real demons," Larry Bell remembers.

1999

Leah Ollman describes his life a 1999 article in Art in America, "With his outsized personality and reckless intensity, John Al Toon loomed large in the L.A. art scene of the '50s and '60s.

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