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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Chine Fret" Mirror 1960s (Signed)

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

Description
Exceptional and large “Chine Fret” mirror 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 by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed in two places: “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” and “LaVerne P. Kelvin” on front). The corners of the mirror are engraved with the Kuan motif of interlocking circles. This mirror is very rare and a masterpiece of artisanship.

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 in the section on Historical Civilizations on page 78.

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 in the section on Historical Civilizations on page 78.
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Bronze, Pewter, Enamels, Gold Leaf, Copper Leaf, Mirror, Wood - Handcrafted
Condition:	Good. Condition: Excellent
Creation Date:	1960s
Styles / Movements:	Studio Craft, Collectible Design, Mid Century
200 Lex Booth #:	16
Dealer Reference #:	mirror327
Incollect Reference #:	759522

Dimensions

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

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