Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Exceptional Bronze Painting "Passion" 1960s (Signed)
Evan Lobel
Large and exceptional “Passion”, a painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with colorful enamel cloisonne with hand-brazed sculptured frame by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (Signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on bottom of painting). This extraordinary work shows two figures. The unique sculptured frame adds sophistication and a sense of movement to the work. This piece hung in the Seymour Gallery, which which was located on the 3rd floor of the LaVerne gallery. It showcased the best artworks by the LaVernes.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work is shown on page 257 in the section titled THE PAINTINGS. The caption reads, “ The 1970s PASSION in patinated bronze and pewter and engraved with enamel cloisonne is a large work set in a hand-brazed sculptured frame.”
W: 37.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 48.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$38,000
ref: sculpture202