Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Kuan Su" Side Table with Flower Motif 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
"Kuan Su" side table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with floral motif and vibrant blue enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed twice - on front “Philip Kelvin Laverne”. On top “PK LaVerne”.) The table base is architectural and masterful. The condition and the coloration of this table are exceptional.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this model table is shown on page 81 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The floral design, a theme the LaVernes came back to over and over, is engraved along with the intricate Kuan motif (interlocking circles), which is meant to evoke Chinoiserie decor from the 18th century.“
W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent original condition
SOLD
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