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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "The Untrammelled Mood of the Artist at Work" Bronze Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

"The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work", a rare wall sculpture incorporating a motif with a nude artist and subject in solid bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). 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. They are rare collectors works of art.

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 174 in the section The Cast Series with the caption,. “THE UNTRAMMELED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK, a cast wall hanging sculpture with male and female nudes dates from the 1970s. This small work explores the relationship between artist and model. When a model poses nude, there is a general inequality as she or he is undressed and vulnerable. This work strips away that inequality and puts them on equal footing.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 11.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Study of Nude #1" Bronze Wall-Hanging Sculpture 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

"Stud of Nude #1", a rare figural wall sculpture incorporating a female nude motif in solid bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). 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. They are rare collectors works of art.

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 cast in pewter is shown on page 175 in the section The Cast Series 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: 9.5 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 13 inches

$9,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: sculpture194

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Study of Nude #1" Pewter Wall-Hanging Sculpture 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

"Study of Nude #1", a rare figural wall sculpture incorporating a female nude motif in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” 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. They are rare collectors works of art.

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 175in the section The Cast Series 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: 13.5 inches

$9,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: sculpture194

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "The Untrammelled Mood of the Artist at Work" Pewter Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

"The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work", a rare wall sculpture incorporating a motif with a nude artist and subject in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” and with original gallery label on back stating “THE UNTRAMMELLED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK” with a description). 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 cast in bronze is shown in the section The Cast Series on page 174 with the caption,. “THE UNTRAMMELED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK, a cast wall hanging sculpture with male and female nudes dates from the 1970s. This small work explores the relationship between artist and model. When a model poses nude, there is a general inequality as she or he is undressed and vulnerable. This work strips away that inequality and puts them on equal footing.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 11.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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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

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "The Untrammelled Artist" Pewter Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

"The Untrammeled Artist", a rare wall sculpture incorporating a motif with a nude artist and subject in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” and with original gallery label on back stating “THE UNTRAMMELLED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK” with a description). 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, other works from this series are shown in the section The Cast Series on pages 174-5 with the caption,. “THE UNTRAMMELED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK, a cast wall hanging sculpture with male and female nudes dates from the 1970s. This small work explores the relationship between artist and model. When a model poses nude, there is a general inequality as she or he is undressed and vulnerable. This work strips away that inequality and puts them on equal footing.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 11 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Wendell Castle One-Of-A-Kind Carved Box Sculpture 2001 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

"Ceci n'est Pas un Cadeau" (This is Not a Gift) one-of-a-kind carved box in lacquered basswood by Wendell Castle, American 2001. Signed on bottom 'Nancy and Wendell Aug 2001 ceci n'est pas un cadeau'. Comes with an exhibition box with wood base and lucite cover.

Provenance:
Gift of the artist to Robert and Carolyn Springborn, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

Exhibited:
"Living with Studio Furniture: Collection of Robert and Carolyn Springborn", Naples Museum of Art, Naples, FL, January 16-June 28, 2009

Reference:
Naples Museum of Art, Living with Studio Furniture: Collection of Robert and Carolyn Springborn, exh. cat., Naples, 2009, illustrated p. 33 Emily Evans Eerdmans, Wendell Castle, A Catalogue Raisonne 1958-2012, New York, 2014, p. 305

Sculpture Dimensions:
W: 6 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 1 inch

Box Dimensions:
W: 13 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 9 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne One-of-a-Kind "La Famille" Sculpture Art Installation 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

One-of-a-kind life size art installation, "La Famille", with cast and patinated bronze sculptures of father, mother and daughter holding a patinated and engraved bronze and pewter table top, incorporating an abstract painting with enamel cloisonne, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970s (signed twice: “Philip+Kelvin LaVerne” on edge of table top, and “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” in colored part of table top). The solid bronze sculptures were attained via lost wax process which is extremely difficult with works of this size and complexity. As stated by Kelvin LaVerne discussing this unique work, “La Famille” is a sculpture of a typical family in which their love for each other is expressed in a quiet and subtle manner rather than a picture of them embracing.” It’s the celebration of the a family which enjoys every moment of being together. This work was a unique art installation which resided in their gallery. A photo of this work in the Seymour Gallery section of the LaVerne gallery is shown in this listing. Only the finest artworks were exhibited in the Seymour 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 important sculpture installation is discussed in the introduction and is shown on pages 148-149 in the section titled The Cast Series. On those same pages is an in depth discussion of this work by Kelvin LaVerne.

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 96 inches
D: 54 inches
H: 69 inches

Condition: Excellent

$225,000

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Adam and Eve" Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare wall sculpture, "Adam and Eve" in solid cast pewter by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (original gallery label on back states “ADAM & EVE in pewter by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne”). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures in bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. The intricacy of the design makes this work exquisite.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, other similar cast works are shown on pages 174-175 in the section The Cast Series.

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 14 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Sculpture in Cast Bronze 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

“Femme de Menage” aka “La Bonne”, a very rare and important large cast figural bronze sculpture attained via lost wax process, table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, edition of 3, American, 1960s (signed twice on bronze and also retains the original gallery label). The base is on recessed castors and is made of patinated bronze which was buried in special soil to attain its unique characteristics. This incredible sculpture was made as a tribute to the housekeeper; someone often in the background who makes life happier and easier for everyone around them. This work represents their love of humanity in general. The LaVernes did several works centered on love and family. The difficulty in casting such a large figure in bronze should not be understated. And the table top is simply a stunning work of art. The table top could support a vase or other decorative item if so desired. This work resided in the Seymour Gallery section of the LaVerne Gallery, where they featured their best artworks.

Reference:

ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this sculpture is discussed in the introduction and shown on page 156 in the section titled The Cast Series Under the work on the same page is an in-depth discussion of it by Kelvin LaVerne. It is also shown in the photograph of the Seymour Gallery from the 1970s on pages 2-3 where the LaVernes showcased their finest works.

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

Overall Dimensions:
W: 34 inches
D: 44 inches
H: 59 inches

Dimensions Of Base:
W: 32 inches
D: 34 inches
H: 4 inches

Dimensions Of Table:
W: 30 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent

$95,000

Ref: sculpture151

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Peasants Plaque" with Enamel Cloisonne 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

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"Peasants Plaque" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed front bottom center "Kelvin + Philip LaVerne"). The engraved Chinese figures are exquisite. Back is finished in patinated bronze. The enamel cloisonne adds depth to the colors. This piece is impressive in size and composition.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this design is shown on page 91 in the section titled Historical Civilizations Series with the caption from the original LaVerne catalog, “The daily activities of ancient China are interpreted in textured bronze or pewter, dramatically enhanced with enamel cloisonne coloration. Peasants engaged in the rice harvest are expertly engraved by hand in a superb combination.”

W: 24 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 48 inches

 Condition: Excellent

$15,000

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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

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Frank Stella "Swan Engraving III" Etching 1982 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Impressive large framed "Swan Engraving III" etching, aquatint, and collagraph from Swan Engravings, on TGL handmade paper, signed and dated in pencil and numbered 24/30 by Frank Stella, American 1982. There were also 10 artist's proofs. Printed by Rodney Konopaki; printed by Bob Cross; published by Tyler Graphics Ltd with blindstamp. Sheet (Irregular): 66 1/2 × 51 1/2in. (168.9 × 130.8 cm) This work is incredibly dynamic and a wonderful example of this artist’s work. This work is in numerous collections including the Whitney Museum.

Provenance:
Private Collection New Jersey

Framed in chrome with linen matting:
W: 55 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 70 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Moses on the Mount" Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Rare wall sculpture, "Moses on the Mount" holding the Ten Commandments, in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “P+K LaVerne” in bottom right corner). Back is covered in green felt. The LaVernes were Jewish and had a deep appreciation for religious and historical iconography of all kinds. The hand-painted colors and the beams of light from the heavens give this work great vibrancy.

W: 12 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Exceptional Pair of Obelisk Shaped Fossil Sculptures 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Impressive pair of obelisk shaped polished extinct fossil sculptures (Orthoceras) with beautiful organic variations which date back 400 million years from Sweden and the Baltic States. They were sold in the United States in the 1980's. These sculptures were designed to stand upright with a leg in the back for stability.

Dimensions for each:
W: 4.5 inches
D: 4.5 inches
H: 21.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Masterpiece "Mother and Child" Sculpture 1968 (Signed) - SOLD

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Unique complex monumental masterwork "Mother and Child" in hand-brazed and textured bronze with green patina on a Carrera marble base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1968 (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne ‘68”). Philip & Kelvin’s most important works are their unique cast and brazed sculptures. Both LaVernes were highly trained artists and sculptors, inspired by art, music, history, nature, mythology and love. This work represents the love of mother and child and is represented in religious iconography. It’s simply incredible.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this mirror is shown on page 2 opposite the title page and is discussed in the introduction at length. It is also shown on page 176 opposite the title page for The Brazed Series.

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.

W: 32 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 86 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Artisan Hand-Blown Glass Vase with Antiqued Gold Leaf 1980s

Evan Lobel

Unique large artisan hand-blown glass vase with applied antiqued Italian gold leaf by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale of this piece is very impressive. And this is the only example we have seen with antiqued Italian gold leaf.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive contains a photo of the Karl Springer showroom in the late 1980’s showing this vase.

Diam: 12 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

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Pair of Serpent Headdresses by Baga artists from Guinea, Africa Early 20th Century - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of Serpent Headdresses (A-MANTSHO-NA-TSHOL) in carved wood with pigment by Baga artists, Guinea, Africa, early-20th century. From the Casamance region of Senegal to that of the Fouta Djallon in northern Guinea, the supreme manifesation of spiritual force is referred to as Ninkinanka. Associated with the danger of the boa constrictor and the allure of luminous rainbows, Ninkinanka may satisfy a petitioner’s deepest desires, whether for rain, worldly riches, or to be cured for infertility, but at potentially great cost. In Baga society, celebrations marking the culminatin of male initiation rites have evoked this force through an undulating column rising heavenward, referred to as the “master of medicine”, or a-Mantsho-na-Tshol.

During the 1950’s, Baga communities underwent forced conversion to Islam that led to the abandonment of earlier religious and artistic traditions. A campaign of attacks against those practices resulted in the confiscation and sale or destruction of creations such as these. A decade later, indigenous religious practices were outlawed entirely by the Marxist nation government of Guinea’s first head of state, Sekou Toure. While no record exists of the once dynamic performance genre that incorporated such sculptures, they were likely positioned at the summit of a costume. Secured over the head of an especially strong dancer within a conical framework of palm branches. It was accented with decorative feathers and streamers.

Reference:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, The African Origin of Civilization by Diana Craig Patch and Alisa LaGamma, Spring 2022. There is a photo of this same type of sculpture on page 40 with the description quoted above.

Dimensions of Large Headdress:

W: 12 inches
D:  9 inches
H:  83 inches

Dimensions of Small Headdress:

W: 13 inches
D:  9 inches
H:  61 inches

Condition: Excellent original antique condition

SOLD

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Anzolo Fuga Exceptional Hand-Blown Glass Bandiere Vase 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large hand-blown glass "Bandiere" vase with green, yellow, blue, red and clear rods with hole in the middle by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1950's.  "Bandiere" means "Flag".  This series was so named by the glass blowers at A.V.E.M. because of the way the glass rods laid out before they were blown. This is among Fuga’s most iconic pieces.

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Bandiere Series 1955-58 on page 29, a similar example is shown on page 36.

W: 8 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Naomi Feinberg "Amanecer" Sculpture in Red Granite 1970s

Evan Lobel

Extraordinary hand carved organic sculpture "Amanecer" in red granite on a white lacquered wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970s.

Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primarily in stone. She began sculpting in the 1940’s and became affiliated with artist group Studio 725 which was a consortium of woman artists working in Union Square NYC. She studied sculpture with Philip Darling, Jose De Creeft, and Lorrie Goulet at the New School, the Museum of Modern Art, the Art Students League, and the School of Visual Arts A relative late comer to the art world, Naomi Feinberg emerged as highly accomplished, multi-faceted artist who juggled architectural coherence with a preoccupation with the human form, to create works that are both experimental and primitive. She is included in the archives of American art at the Smithsonian Institute.

Provenance:  The personal collection of the artist thence her family after her death. In 2020 Lobel Modern did an exhibition on her work:  Naomi Feinberg:  A Woman Sculpting in a Man's World.

W: 17 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 9 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly lacquered base by Lobel Modern.

$12,000

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