Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Pygmalion" Engraved Painting 1960s (Signed)
Evan Lobel
Rare and exceptional "Pygmalion", a painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne and hand-brazed sculptured frame by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on front of painting). This work retains the original gallery label on the back. The LaVerne's experimented with assymetry in sevaral of their works. The story of Pygmalion and Galatea is one of the most popular classical myths: Pygmalion, a Cypriot sculptor, falls in love with his statue, Galatea and Aphrodite, the goddess of love, fulfills his wish and turns the statue into a real woman.
W: 36 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 40 inches
Condition: Excellent
$35,000
Ref: sculpture198