Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Exceptional "Eternal Forest" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Exceptional and rare "Eternal Forest" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant hand painted enamels in blue, green, and orange by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top). This rare table is a masterful work of art with its superb coloration and organic repeating nature motif. It is in impeccable condition. This is one of the most sought after designs by the LaVernes.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, Eternal Forest tables are shown on pages 120-121 in the section titled The Abstract Series . The caption reads, “Created in the 1960s, the ETERNAL FOREST table is described in the Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III catalog, published in the 1970s: ”Symbol of the continuity of life and growth, a peaceful unending forest stands before us. Hand-sculptured of bronze and pewter, with delicate tones of natural patinas.”
Diam: 42 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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