Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Tao" Side Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Superb "Tao" side table with top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels in blue, pink, and orange and a faceted cylindrical base by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “P+K. LaVerne” on top). The stunning shape of the table top adds to the beauty of this gem.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Tao motif is shown on pages 56-59 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “Here, the LaVernes were showing Tao philosophy that was primarily concerned with the importance of man in relation to his surroundings and architecture.”
W: 20 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 18 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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