Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large "Fragonard Pierced" Coffee Table 1967 (Signed and Dated) - ON HOLD
Evan Lobel
Exceptional and important large “Fragonard Pierced" coffee table in pewter and bronze, intricately carved with polychrome enamel decoration and gold leaf with an inset glass top, by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1967 (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne / 67”). This is the largest Fragonard Pierced coffee table done by the LaVernes. All of the negative space was cut out by hand. This series always has Chinese figures and at least one animal; the figure on the right is holding a bird. This series is one of the most complicated and beautiful of all the LaVerne tables.
Reference:
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne paper catalog “Sculpture III” published in the 1960’s, on page 41 there is a photo of the smaller version of this coffee table titled “Fragonard Pierced” with measurements of the smaller version. The description in the back of the catalog states: “Delicately pierced bronze is enhanced with enamels of vibrant hue. A central motif of Oriental inspiration is depicted, complemented by birds and beasts. A gleaming glass surface rests over the floral filigree…”
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.
W: 60 inches
D: 35.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
$45,000
ref: coffeetable370