Philip and Kelvin Laverne Rare and Important 4 Door "Fantasia Credenza" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Rare and important 4 door "Fantasia Credenza" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with abstract design on doors by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. Signed on door “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”. The interior is lacquered and beautifully finished with curving bronze-edged shelves and felt lined drawer. This motif was inspired by music. Very few of these cabinets were made. This is a work of art. Shown with a rare and important Paul Evans mirror.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Fantasia motif is discussed in the introduction and this cabinet is shown on pages 117 in the section The Abstract Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Hand inlaid bronze forming a weave of geometric symmetry - ever refracting light…”
Provenance:
Private Collection Florida
W: 48 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent original condition - no restoration needed. Comes with a fitted glass top.
SOLD
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