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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pewter Wall Sculpture 1960s

Creator: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Offered by: Lobel Modern, Inc.

Description
"The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work", a rare figural wall sculpture in solid pewter 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 set in a painter’s studio in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery. This is a rare collectors work of art and includes the original gallery label.

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 174-175 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.”

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Solid Pewter - Handcrafted
Condition:	Good. Condition: Excellent
Creation Date:	1960s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Brutalist, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	sculpture192
Incollect Reference #:	727020

Dimensions

W.	11 in;	H.	15 in;	D.	0.5 in;
W.	27.94 cm;	H.	38.1 cm;	D.	1.27 cm;

Message from Seller:

Lobel Modern was established by Evan Lobel in NYC in 1998 to promote important 20th century designers whose originality and exceptional craftsmanship and materials transformed their works into art. The gallery showcases period furniture, lighting, art, and decorative arts. Lobel Modern takes the condition of their inventory very seriously. If a work is not in original immaculate condition then it is restored by hand to the highest possible standards by Lobel Modern's artisans.