Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pair of "Galatea" Table Lamps 1970s (Signed)
Evan Lobel
Pair of rare "Galatea" table lamps with female figures in cast bronze on patinated bronze bases by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “PK LaVerne” on front of one base). The female figures are based on the myth of Pygmalion, a sculptor who creates an ivory alabaster statue representing his ideal woman and then falls in love with her, which he names Galatea; the goddess Venus answers his prayers and brings her to life. The pair have been newly rewired by Lobel Modern with new bronze sockets and silk cords. Lighting fittings have been professionally polished and lacquered.
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, these lamps are shown on pages 170-171 in the section titled The Cast Series. The caption reads, “The 1970s GALATEA lamps include cast patinated bronze figures on patinated bronze bases. The beautiful curves of the bases complement the cast female figures perfectly. The LaVernes did several works about the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea.”
Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 15 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 25.5 inches (Adjustable to 29.5 inches)
Shade W: 16 inches
Shade D: 10 inches
Shade H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired with new bronze sockets and silk cord. Lighting fittings have been professionally polished and lacquered.
$28,000 for the pair
ref: tablelamps455
