Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Superb Chan Li Cabinet 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Rare and important “Chan Li Cabinet” in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels and red lacquered interior by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne 1960s signed. “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne“, with original gallery label on the back. This stunning cabinet is a tour de force of artisanship. No detail has been overlooked. Showcasing scenes from the Chan Dynasty, this is a LaVerne masterwork.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, The Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and this cabinet is shown in an original ad from the 1970s in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “A 1978 advertisement for the CHAN-LI cabinet, which was created in the 1960s, describes the piece as “Depicting an ancient scene in all its Oriental splendor… A functional sculpture for the discerning collector.”
W: 49 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 33 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: cabinet62