Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important 4 Door "Chinois Cabinet" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Rare and important 4 door "Chinois Cabinet" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with beautiful and subtle hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on the front left door). The interior is lacquered red and the shelves are trimmed in patinated bronze. A drawer on the left side of the interior is beautifully finished as only the LaVernes could do. This piece is a Shown in the environmental photo with an extremely rare LaVerne mirror.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this cabinet is shown on page 77 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. It is shown in the original advertisement from the 1980’s which states, “Hand sculptured in bronze and pewter, a cabinet inspired by French and Oriental love of nature. Whimsical scenes of birds, fishermen and flowers, enhanced by enamels. Buried in earth to achieve patinas of subtle beauty. A masterpiece of detail and simplicity - Signed - Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.”
W: 60 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: credenza124