Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Kuan Su" Bronze Painting with Floral Motif 1960s (Signed)
Evan Lobel
Stunning "Kuan Su" engraved painting in patinated bronze and pewter with floral motif and hand-applied blue and orange enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “P.+K.” LaVerne” on front). The painting incorporates the Kuan motif of interlocking circles, which evokes something from the past.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Kuan Su design is shown on page 81 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The floral design, a theme the LaVernes came back to over and over, is engraved along with the intricate Kuan motif (interlocking circles), which is meant to evoke Chinoiserie decor from the 18th century.“
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.
W: 18 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
ref: sculpture169