Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Large "Romanesque" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
Evan Lobel
Rare and large "Romanesque" coffee table in patinated and engraved by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top Philip + Kelvin LaVerne). The figural representations come from ancient figures engraved on Etruscan mirrors and are superb.
Reference:
The Art of Philip LaVerne, Sculpture II, Bronze and Pewter Tables, published in the 1970’s, on page 21 is a photograph of this model with the title “Romanesque”. At the back of the catalog is the description: “THE ROMANESQUE - Light sculptured bronze figures, set into pewter, recapture the flowing lines of Michaelangelo’s drawings. This classical design is encompassed by an almost abstract carved bronze border. Open sculptures of pewter glide up to form the legs.”
W: 69.5 inches
D: 33.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
$35,000
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