Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Odyssey Cabinet" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Very rare and important "Odyssey Cabinet" with ancient Greek motif in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (signed “Kelvin Philip LaVerne” on front of door). Interior has a speckled green lacquer. Drawer and shelf fronts trimmed in bronze. Every element of this cabinet is magnificent. On the left door, there is an artist sketching on the steps of the Parthenon. Kelvin LaVerne explained to Evan Lobel that he drew himself into the scene. Only a few of these were made according to Kelvin, making them extremely rare. A superb work of art.
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 pages 96-97 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “This magnificent ODYSSEY cabinet was created in the 1960s.” There is an in-depth description of the ODYSSEY by Kelvin LaVerne in the introduction to the book.
W: 59 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 36 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: credenza125