Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pair of "Tao" Tea Tables 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Exceptional pair of rare 2-tier "Tao" tea table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-applied colorful enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on side of each table). These complementary tables are little jewels.
Reference:
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne SCULPTURE II, showroom catalog published in the 1970’s, with a description of the Tao series on page 43: “The delicate artistry of the Tao period is brilliantly sculptured in bronze and pewter. This major oriental dynasty was primarily concerned with the importance of man in relation to his surroundings and architecture. Soft hints of red, blue and green patina colorings embrace the top…”
Diam each: 12 inches
H: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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