Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "K'ang Hsi" Extension Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Rare and Important “K'ang Hsi” extension table with top in engraved and patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed on both leaves and center section, “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne”). The base is hand-brazed in patinated and engraved bronze with green patina. There are 4 symbols on the leaves which represent prosperity and longevity. According to Kelvin LaVerne, very few of these were made and it could take a year to complete a single table. It is a tour de force of design and showcases the fine artisanship of Philip & Kelvin LaVerne.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown on page 83 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption below reads, “The 1960s K’ANG HSI extension dining table with its integrated leaves is an incredible work of art and a feat of engineering. The top shows four separate vignettes of joyous ancient Chinese ceremonies. The base is a sculptured bronze pedestal that is hand-brazed and engraved and finished with a green patina. The mechanism that lifts the leaves was invented by the LaVernes.” This table is also discussed in the introduction to the book.
W: 112.5 inches open / 72 inches closed
D: 41 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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