Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Important "Good And Evil" Pierced Bronze Painting 1970s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Monumental and important “Good And Evil” pierced bronze painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne and hand-brazed sculptured frame with green patina by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Philip K. LaVerne” on front). This work retains the original Seymour Gallery label on the back which is where the artists showed their finest artworks. The frame is a hand-brazed and patinated sculpture unto itself. The enamel cloisonne gives incredible depth to the colors. This work is a masterpiece and is shown with the original drawing for the head by Philip LaVerne in ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE (see below). Drawing by Philip LaVerne provided by Kelvin LaVerne.
W: 32 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 62 inches
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this artwork is shown with an original drawing on pages 266-267 in the section The Paintings. The caption reads, “GOOD AND EVIL, a one-of-a-kind monumental pierced bronze painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne and hand-brazed sculptured frame with green patina dates from the 1970’s. This important work showcases the dimensionality of the pierced bronze paintings as the back panel is painted green and other colors, which add to the depth and texture from the front. The work was the largest pierced bronze painting created by the LaVernes. The highly sculptured frame adds to the sense of movement. It can be seen hanging in a 1970s photograph of the Seymour Gallery, shown on pages 2-3, which featured the best artworks by the sculptors.”
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: sculpture205