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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large Coffee Table 1967 (Signed & Dated)

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

Description
Exceptional and important large “Fragonard Pierced" coffee table in patinated and pierced bronze, creating intricate fretwork with enamel cloisonne and gold and copper leaf with an inset glass top, by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1967 (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne / 67”). Enamel cloisonne enhances the depth of the colors. This is the largest Fragonard Pierced coffee table done by the LaVernes. All of the negative space was cut out by Kelvin’s hand. This series is one of the most complicated and beautiful of all the LaVerne tables.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this coffee table is shown on pages 86-87 in the section Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “This FRAGONARD PIERCED coffee table was created in 1967 and the year is engraved along with the LaVernes’ signature. This is the largest known example of this series, measureing 60 inches wide, 17 inches high and 36 inches deep. There were always Chinese figures in this series with at least one animal. Here, the figure on the right is holding a bird.”

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Bronze, Pewter, Enamel, Gold Leaf, Glass - Hand Crafted
Condition:	Good. Excellent Condition
Creation Date:	1967
Styles / Movements:	Studio Craft, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	coffeetable370
Incollect Reference #:	450371

Dimensions

W.	60 in;	H.	17 in;	D.	35.5 in;
W.	152.4 cm;	H.	43.18 cm;	D.	90.17 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.