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Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Giacometti's Soul" Sculpture 1980s (Signed)

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

Description
Rare and exceptional cast sculpture "Giacometti's Soul" in bronze with hand-painted enamels on a patinated bronze base by Kelvin LaVerne, American late 1980's (Engraved signature on side of base reads “PK LaVerne”). This sculpture was typically free standing - this is the only known example mounted on a base which gives it a sense of grandeur.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, GIACOMETTI’S SOUL is shown on page 168 in the section titled The Cast Series with the caption, “GIACOMETTI’S SOUL, a cast bronze sculpture was created in the late 1980s.”

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	Reference: ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, GIACOMETTI’S SOUL is shown on page 168 in the section titled The Cast Series with the caption, “GIACOMETTI’S SOUL, a cast bronze sculpture was created...
Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Bronze, Enamels - Handcrafted
Condition:	Good. Condition: Excellent
Creation Date:	Late -1980s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Brutalist, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	sculpture209
Incollect Reference #:	785079

Dimensions

W.	16 in;	H.	24 in;	D.	9.5 in;
W.	40.64 cm;	H.	60.96 cm;	D.	24.13 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.