Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Tao Shelf" Side Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Round "Tao Shelf" side table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-applied colorful enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”). Retains original paper gallery label on bottom. The artisanship involved in making every one of these tables is extraordinary.
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 58 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “Another variation of the TAO series is the TAO SHELF table that dates from the 1960s. The top is engraved with colors while the lower shelf showcases the LaVerne patina.”
Diam: 28 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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