Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Ming" Bronze Painting 1960s (Signed)

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Stunning wall-hanging "Ming" painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-applied enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (etched “P+K LaVerne” on bottom) The coloration is superb.

Reference:
Sculpture, Bronze and Pewter Tables, The Art of Philip LaVerne catalog with gold and white cover published in the 1960’s, page 8 shows a photo of 2 tables with tops from this series. In the back of the catalog is a description which reads: “MING #131 PAIR:
The extraordinary artistry of the Ming Period is superbly captured…. The traditional Ming warrior holding the invincible sword is carved of bronze and pewter.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 18 inches
D: 0.5 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

ref: sculpture168

Philip & Kelvin Laverne Iconic Pair of "Chinois Plaques" 1960s (Signed)

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Pair of "Chinois Plaques", models 101 and 102, in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed). The delicately engraved scenes are exquisite.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, these paintings are shown on page 76 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “The CHINOIS plaques, which were created in the 1960s, show scenes of tranquility in ancient China.”

Each:
W: 16.5 inches
H: 24.5 inches
D: 1 inch

Condition: Excellent

$15,000 for the pair

Ref: sculpture161

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Sculpture "The Runner" in Hand-Brazed Bronze 1970s (signed)

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One-of-a-kind sculpture, The Runner, in hand-brazed and textured bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed "Philip + Kelvin LaVerne" on base). Philip and Kelvin were both trained artists and some of their best work was abstract sculpture. This is a unique piece.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this sculpture is shown on page 220 in the section titled The Brazed Series . The caption reads, “THE RUNNER is a hand-brazed and textured sculpture in patinated bronze, which was made in the 1970s.”

W: 23.5 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 20.5 inches

Provenance: The Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

Condition: Excellent

$15,000

ref: sculpture156