Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Nude #1" Pewter Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
"Nude #1", a rare figural wall sculpture incorporating a female nude motif in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed with original gallery label on back stating “NUDE #1”). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures incorporating nude figures in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery.
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 in the section The Cast Series on page 175 with the caption, “The STUDY OF NUDE #1, is a cast pewter wall hanging sculpture depicting a female nude. The window next to the model shows a female on a horse, perhaps reflecting what she is dreaming about.”
Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
W: 10 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: sculpture194