Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Engraved Oval Mirror 1970s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Rare and important oval mirror in patinated bronze and pewter with engraved Chinese vignettes, each incorporating vibrant hand-painted enamels in blue, green, and orange, by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on front.) Each of the four vignettes is different and intricately detailed. This is a LaVerne gem. Most LaVerne mirrors are rectangular; this is a very rare form.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, there are other mirrors shown with engraved Chinese motifs in the section titled The Historical Civilizations Series on pages 78-80.
Dimensions:
W: 29.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 36 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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