Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Dogwood Floral" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
Evan Lobel
Beautiful "Dogwood Floral" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels in blue, green, yellow, and red by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top.) The LaVernes loved nature and did several works with floral subject matter. This table, from the Historical Civilization Series, is very elegant.
Reference:
Sculpture, Bronze and Pewter Tables, The Art of Philip LaVerne catalog published in the 1960’s, on page 7 is a photograph of this model table with the title “Dogwood Floral”. In the back of the catalog is a description which reads, “DOGWOOD FLORAL: Three seperate bronzes inlaid by hand create one solid background of magnificent light and dark golden brown bronzes. The design is the delightful 18th century Dogwood Floral of France, which moves softly along with this sculptured shape. The French Chinoi leg is of carved bronze.”
W: 53 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 17
Condition: Very Good - few light scratches commensurate with age and light use.
$25,000
ref: coffeetable610