Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Odyssey Cabinet" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Very rare and important "Odyssey Cabinet" with ancient Greek motif in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (signed “Kelvin Philip LaVerne” on front of door). Interior has a speckled green lacquer. Drawer and shelf fronts are bronze. Every element of this cabinet is magnificent. On the left door, there is an artist sketching on the steps of the Parthenon. Kelvin LaVerne explained to Evan Lobel that he drew himself into the scene. Only a few of these were made according to Kelvin, making them extremely rare. A superb work of art.
Reference:
The Art of Philip LaVerne, Sculpture III, Bronze and Pewter Tables, catalog published in the 1970’s, On page 15 there is a photo of a coffee table with this motif with the description in the back of the book “Hand sculpted bronze inlaid with pewter, depicting the muses of dance, music and drama posed amidst the Erectheum and Parthenon.”
W: 59 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 36 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: credenza125