Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Horses Plaque" with Enamel Cloisonne 1960s (Signed)
Evan Lobel
"Horses Plaque" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-applied green, blue, yellow and red enamel cloisonne by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Kelvin Philip LaVerne” on front). The background and trim of this work are in patinated bronze. The gradation and tones of the enamel cloisonne horses are completely captivating.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this design is shown on page 91 in the section titled Historical Civilizations Series with the caption from the original LaVerne catalog, “Ming horses gambol across a field of textured bronze. Their sturdy forms are enhanced by the brilliance of enamel cloisonne colorings.“
W: 23 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 47 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
Ref: sculpture191