Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Wall-Hanging Chan Painting 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Unique wall-hanging Chan painting, with center panel inset in an assymmetrical frame with uninterrupted figural motif, in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-applied enamels and gold leaf by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed Philip Kelvin LaVerne). There is a metal cleat on the back for hanging. This piece is both large and stunning.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this Chan painting is shown on page 53 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “This CHAN engraved painting with assymetrical framing was made in the 1960s. The LaVernes experimented with assymetry in several works. Here, the Chan motif continues uninterrupted over the assymetrical frame.”
Diameter: 47 inches
Depth: 1 inch
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: sculpture173