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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Early Coffee Table with Chinese Motif 1960s

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

Description
Rare and early coffee table with Chinese scene on top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with stunning enamel cloisonne in blue, green, and red by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. The base has deep blue enamel cloisonne set against patinated bronze. According to Kelvin LaVerne who remembers designing the top of this table, it was a very early design around 1960 and only one was made. It’s a true Philip and Kelvin LaVerne work of art.

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 part of the Historical Civilization Series, which is described by Kelvin LaVerne in the introduction to the section on The Historical Civilization Series on page 43 as, “an homage to the great civilizations of the past… to bring some memory of these great artworks of the past into the present…” Other works in this series with Chinese motifs are shown in photographs on pages 44-90.

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Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
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 table is part of the Historical Civilization Series, which is described by Kelvin LaVerne in the introduction to the section...
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Bronze, Pewter, Enamel Cloisonne, Wood - Handcrafted
Condition:	Good. Condition: Excellent
Creation Date:	Early-1960s
Styles / Movements:	Studio Craft, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	coffeetable613
Incollect Reference #:	793787

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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.