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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Very Rare & Important Pair of Mirrors 1960s (Signed)

Creator: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Offered by: Lobel Modern, Inc.

Description
Exceptional and probably the only pair of “Chine Fret” mirrors in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with Chinese figural vignettes on all 4 sides with hand-painted enamels in green, blue, orange, and red with gold and copper leaf and hand-brazed fretwork on the top of each by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (both signed in two places: “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” and “LaVerne P. Kelvin” on front / “P.K. LaVerne” and “LaVerne P. Kelvin” on front). The corners of the mirrors are engraved with the Kuan motif of interlocking circles. Only a few of these mirrors were made by the LaVernes, so a pair is extremely rare.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this mirror is shown on page 78 in the section titled The Historical Civilizations Series with the caption, “The 1960s CHINE FRET mirror showcases scenes in intricate engraving and coloring.”

Dimensions for each:
W: 37 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 51.5 inches

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	Reference: ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this mirror is shown on page 78 in the section titled The Historical Civilizations Series with the caption, “The 1960s CHINE FRET mirror showcases scenes...
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Bronze, Pewter, Enamels, Gold Leaf, Copper Leaf, Mirror, Wood - Handcrafted
Condition:	Good. Condition: Excellent
Creation Date:	1960s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Studio Craft, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	mirror327
Incollect Reference #:	780423

Dimensions

W.	37 in;	H.	51.5 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	93.98 cm;	H.	130.81 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Lobel Modern was established by Evan Lobel in NYC in 1998 to promote important 20th century designers whose originality and exceptional craftsmanship and materials transformed their works into art. The gallery showcases period furniture, lighting, art, and decorative arts. Lobel Modern takes the condition of their inventory very seriously. If a work is not in original immaculate condition then it is restored by hand to the highest possible standards by Lobel Modern's artisans.