Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Kuan" Corner Mirror 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Rare wall-hanging mirror with frame in patinated bronze with corners in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with the Kuan motif and with a beveled mirror by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on front). Mirrors by the LaVernes are rare works of art. This mirror is exceptionally elegant.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, an example of a mirror with the Kuan motif is shown on page 80 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption below reads, “ The KUAN mirror with its interlocking circles pattern was created in the 1960s…the intricate Kuan motif…is meant to evoke Chinoiserie decor from the 18th century”
W: 28 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 40 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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