Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Tao" Tea Table 1960s (Signed)
Evan Lobel
Rare and exquisite "Tao" Tea Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with subtle hand-painted enamels in blue and pink with gold and copper leaf by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (engraved “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on side). The engraved scene on top is based on an ancient Chinese painting which explored the relationship between man and his surroundings. LaVerne Tea Tables are rare and highly sought after.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown on page 59 in the section titled The Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The splendid proportions of the TAO tea tables give them a rarefied elegance.”
Diam: 12 inches
H: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
$25,000
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