Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Turtle Table" 1966 (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Rare "Turtle Table" in patinated bronze and pewter with zoomorphic base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1966 (signed on top “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). This model was designed to be either an end table or a coffee table.
Reference:
Sculpture, Bronze and Pewter Tables, The Art of Philip LaVerne, catalog with gold cover published in the 1960s, there is a photo of this model as a side table on page 4. In the back of the catalog is a description which reads, “TURTLE: Unmistakably suggested by impressionistic lines is the delightful hint of a turtle. The magnificent tones of the golden bronze surface are encrusted with dancing green patinas. The top rests on a sculptured base with three legs.”
W: 40 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: coffeetable511