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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Persephone Enslaved" Coffee Table 1970s (Signed)

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

Description
Important and rare “Persephone Enslaved” cast sculpture in patinated bronze with green patina and hand-painted enamels in green and blue with welded chain elements on a patinated bronze base with customized thick glass top by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1970's (signed “Philip LaVerne” on base). The form of the welded chains and the fantastic sense of the figure’s movement make this table dynamic. Cast sculptures by the LaVernes were only done in small editions for a few years in the early 1970’s as they were laborious and expensive to produce.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this important sculpture is shown on page 160 in the section titled The Cast Series. On the same page is an in depth discussion of this work by Kelvin LaVerne. This work is also discussed in the introduction to the book.

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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 important sculpture is shown on page 160 in the section titled The Cast Series. On the same page is an in depth discussion of this work by Kelvin LaVerne.
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Bronze, Hand Painted Enamels, Glass - Handcrafted
Condition:	Good. Condition: Excellent
Creation Date:	1970s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Studio Craft, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	792224

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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.