Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Chan" Dining/Game/Center Table 1960s (Signed)
Evan Lobel
Superb "Chan” dining/game/center table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted blue, orange and red enamels with gold and copper leaf by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (Signed “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne” on top). The coloration on this table is absolutely magnificent and pristine. This is an iconic Philip and Kelvin LaVerne 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, The Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and tables are shown on pages 44-49 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Chinese artistry at its peak under the Chan Dynasty is recreated in this intricately carved design. We see peasants carrying a sacred gift to the Emperor’s child. Delicately wrought leaves and figures, combine with a rich variety of multicolored patinas to create the Chinoiserie top. The design is credited as inspiring and evoking French and English periods of furniture design.”
Diam: 47 inches
H: 28 inches
Condition: Excellent - no restoration needed. Not used and came from a non-smoker’s home.
$50,000
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