Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Muse Inspired "Classical Coffee Table" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
"Classical Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels showing the muses of Dance, Poetry Music and Drama by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed). The LaVernes were often inspired by mythology and the arts. The lighter areas on the outside of the table top are meant to give the ethereal feeling of clouds.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a Classical table is shown on page 110 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s CLASSICAL table has a top of patinated bronze with engraved scenes of the Muses of dance, poetry, music and drama. The engraving is enhanced with hand-painted enamels.”
W: 60 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Very Good - some light scratches on top consistent with age and light use.
SOLD
Ref: coffeetable584