Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Unique Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Rare and unique large coffee table with the "Marriage Whirl" motif in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels on a hand-brazed bronze base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top). It’s a very unusual form and was done as a special order. The shape and scale are extraordinary.
Reference:
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III paper catalog published in the 1970's, on page 28 there is a description of the Marriage Whirl: A bronze casting...inlaid with pewter, enhanced with natural patinas. The Oriental motif depicts an ancient ceremony of great happiness."
Provenance: Private Collection New York.
W: 83 inches
D: 62 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: coffeetable489