Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Stunning "Shang Ti" Side Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
"Shang Ti" side table in patinated bronze and pewter with beautiful hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed on top “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne“). This work is visually stunning -a still life motif with vase and flowers. The rich blue enamels against the patinated bronze is superb.
Reference
The Art of Philip LaVerne, Sculpture II, Bronze and Pewter Tables, catalog published in the 1970’s, this model can be seen on page 18: THE SHANG TI…: “Legs in bronze. A fantastic example of enamel cloisonne in varying tones create the Imperial floral and vase design of the Shang Ti period. Breathtaking turnings of carved bronze in a bamboo design, form the brilliant Chinese chippendale base…”
Diam: 18 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: endtable258