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Untitled (Blue), Alchemy Series, Vintage Cibachrome Print
By Lyle Ashton Harris
Located in Surfside, FL
photographic media, collage, photo montage, installation art and performance art. Born in the Bronx, Harris was
Category
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print
$8,500
H 41 in W 50.5 in
Alchimie des Philosophes The Angel of Alchemy
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali
TITLE: Alchimie des Philosophes The Angel of Alchemy
MEDIUM: Etching on
Category
1970s Surrealist Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Etching
Salvador Dalí -- L'Ange de l'Alchimie ( The Angel of Alchemy )
By Salvador Dalí
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Salvador Dalí
L'Ange de l'Alchimie (The Angel of Alchemy) from Alchimie des Philosophes, 1976
Category
1970s Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Lithograph, Drypoint
$6,890
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in
Jules Perahim Surrealism Oil Painting on Paper Romanian French Surrealist Figure
Located in Surfside, FL
Shimbun, tokyo, Japan 1984; art and Alchemy, biennale of Venice, Italy 1986; surrealism and love, museum
Category
1960s Surrealist Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Paper, Oil
$3,600
H 23.5 in W 19.25 in
The People March - Etching by Placido Scandurra - 1979
By Placido Scandurra
Located in Roma, IT
interest in the esoteric spiritual world that leads him to create works of art of an alchemical and surreal
Category
1970s Contemporary Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Etching
$359
H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 0.08 in
The Bat (Pipistrello) - Etching by P. Scandurra - 1976
By Placido Scandurra
Located in Roma, IT
of art of an alchemical and surreal kind. The production of "archetypes" and "primordial and totemic
Category
1970s Contemporary Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Etching
$419
H 16.93 in W 20.75 in D 0.08 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Classical Coffee Table" with Greek Muses 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
mythology and the arts. This table is a marvel of execution.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$18,000
H 16 in W 48 in D 36 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pair of Large "Classical Plaques" 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$35,000 / set
H 47.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Sculpture Dining Table 1980s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
any size glass top.
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ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze
$75,000
H 29.5 in W 96 in D 48 in
Rare Acid-Etched, Patinated Brass, "Chan Li" Cabinet by Philip & Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
Galleries Ltd., New York, n.d., pp. 3, 50. Alchemy, The Art of Philip and Kelvin Laverne, by Evan Lobel, p
Category
1970s American Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Brass
$175,000
H 31.25 in W 49 in D 15.5 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Magnificent "Odyssey" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
below.
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ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Stunning Bronze "Shang Ti" End Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
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ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$11,500
H 19.5 in W 17.7 in D 17.7 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Painting "Rhapsody #1" 1972 (Signed and Dated)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
LaVernes did several works based on music.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$35,000
H 35 in W 31 in D 1.5 in
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Iconic Pair of "Chinois Plaques", 1960s, 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
scenes are exquisite.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel
Category
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$15,000 / set
H 24.5 in W 16.5 in D 1 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Kuan Su" Side Table with Floral Motif 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
with exceptional coloration.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$15,000
H 16 in W 18 in D 18 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Early Coffee Table with Chinese Motif 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
. It’s a true Philip and Kelvin LaVerne work of art.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Rare "Chi-Liang" Coffee Table Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
this table is shown on page 55. Alchemy, The Art of Philip and Kelvin Laverne, by Evan Lobel, p.26, 62
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Brass
Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Giacometti's Soul" Sculpture 1980s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
gives it a sense of grandeur.
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ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$35,000
H 24 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Superb "Chan" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
is superb.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Persephone Enslaved" Coffee Table 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
they were laborious and expensive to produce.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$20,000
H 18 in W 36 in D 24 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Unique Side/Center/Dining Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
$55,000
H 28 in W 40 in D 40 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Tao" End Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
and the structure of the world around him.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Tower of Babel" Engraved Painting 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
is stunning.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$18,000
H 36 in W 34 in D 1.5 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Horses Plaque" with Enamel Cloisonne 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
the enamel cloisonne horses are completely captivating.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$15,000
H 47 in W 23 in D 1 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Chine Fret" Mirror 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
artisanship.
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ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
$45,000
H 51.5 in W 37 in D 1 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large Rectangular Chan Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
forms. This was a custom order. The coloration of this table is superb.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$35,000
H 17 in W 68.5 in D 23 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Engraved "Creation of Man" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
LaVerne work. The relief set against patinated bronze is simply magnificent.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$25,000
H 17 in W 65 in D 23.5 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Kuan Su Bronze Painting with Floral Motif 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
the past.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$7,500
H 18 in W 18 in D 1 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Repose" Coffee Table 1970s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
designed with the glass integral to the weightiness of the emotions of the model.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$55,000
H 16.5 in W 55.5 in D 36 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Introspection" Pierced Bronze Painting 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$35,000
H 33 in W 27 in D 1.5 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Cast Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
, where they featured their best artworks.
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ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$95,000
H 59 in W 34 in D 44 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Important Engraved "Waves" Mirror 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
most intricate.
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ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$38,000
H 47 in W 37 in D 1.5 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pair of "Tao" End Tables 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
magnificent. The Chinese scene on the top is based on an ancient Chinese painting.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
$35,000 / set
H 17 in W 26 in D 19 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Tower of Babel Collectors Painting 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
absolutely stunning.
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ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$25,000
H 40 in W 40 in D 1 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Unique Monumental Engraved Bronze Painting 1960s, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$28,000
H 94 in W 30 in D 2 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare Coffee Table with Chinese Motif 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
with an inset glass top.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$25,000
H 17 in W 48.5 in D 30 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Unique Sculpture "The Runner" 1970s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
minimalist form. It's quite incredible.
Reference: ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze
$15,000
H 20.5 in W 23.5 in D 20 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Chrysanthemum" Coffee Table 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
below).
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Adam and Eve" Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
intricacy of the design makes this work exquisite.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Pewter
$9,500
H 17 in W 14 in D 1 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Nude #1" Wall-Hanging Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze
$9,500
H 13 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Nude #1" Wall-Hanging Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
collectors works of art.
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ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Pewter
$9,500
H 13.5 in W 10 in D 1 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pewter Wall Sculpture 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
work of art and includes the original gallery label.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "The Untrammelled Mood of the Artist" 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
rare collectors works of art.
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ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze
$9,500
H 16.5 in W 11.5 in D 1.5 in
Philip & Kelvin Laverne "Peasants Plaque" with Enamel Cloisonne 1960s - Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
and composition.
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ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$15,000
H 48 in W 24 in D 1 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Generation" Sculpture 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
bench. The pieces from the Cast Series are among the LaVernes’ most important.
Reference:
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Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Luciano Frigerio unique ebony and marble dining or conference table, Italy 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
, wood, bronze, and stone were expertly juxtaposed in an aesthetic alchemy deeply indebted to the art of
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Carrara Marble
$52,675
H 30.52 in W 110.24 in D 38.19 in
Alchemy Autumnal
By Judith Lindbloom
Located in East Hampton, NY
The art market--collectors, curators and museums--is in the early stages of a broad reappraisal of
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Oil
The Latest Alchemy
By David Simpson
Located in Santa Fe, NM
County Museum of Art’s exhibition, Post Painterly Abstraction, along with work by Morris Louis, Kenneth
Category
1980s Abstract Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Rimbaud, Alchemy on Japanese Paper
By Jim Dine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edition of 45 plus 6 artist's proofs
Signed and numbered
Category
1970s Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Etching
Untitled (Blue), Alchemy Series, Vintage Cibachrome Print
By Lyle Ashton Harris
Located in Surfside, FL
photographic media, collage, photo montage, installation art and performance art. Born in the Bronx, Harris was
Category
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print
$8,500
H 41 in W 50.5 in
Jules Perahim Surrealism Oil Painting on Paper Romanian French Surrealist Figure
Located in Surfside, FL
Shimbun, tokyo, Japan 1984; art and Alchemy, biennale of Venice, Italy 1986; surrealism and love, museum
Category
1960s Surrealist Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Paper, Oil
$3,600
H 23.5 in W 19.25 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Engraved Oval Mirror 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$25,000
H 36 in W 29.5 in D 1.5 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Exceptional "Etruscan Spiral" Side Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
collected.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$18,000
H 18 in Dm 18 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Kuan Yin Console Table" 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
superb in every way.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$35,000
H 36 in W 52 in D 12 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pair of End Tables with Wooden Bases 1950s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
works.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$15,000 / set
H 18 in W 19 in D 19 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare & Important Mirror "Broken Promises" 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
.
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze
$35,000
H 44 in W 33.5 in D 3 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Magnificent "Tao" Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
. This table is a work of art from every angle.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Etruscan Spiral Table with Sculpture Base 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
in lacquered goatskin from the 1980’s which go perfectly with it.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alchemy Art
Materials
Bronze, Pewter, Enamel
$50,000
H 29 in Dm 47 in
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Vintage Alchemy Art For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact piece of vintage alchemy art you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as a Pop Art version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of vintage alchemy art may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of vintage alchemy art is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes beige, purple, gray and brown. Creating an object in our assortment of vintage alchemy art has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Stefanie Schneider, Slim Aarons, Paul Jenkins, Clayton Anderson and John Hartell are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paper, c print and polaroid, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Vintage Alchemy Art?
The price for a piece of vintage alchemy art in our collection starts at $49 and tops out at $70,000 with the average selling for $857.
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne for sale on 1stDibs
Look closely at any vintage furniture designed by father-son duo Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and a cacophony of stylistic influences reveals itself.
The LaVernes’ position at the intersection of art and design was the result of their combined backgrounds: Philip (1907–87) studied painting with Ashcan School artist John Sloan at the Art Students League of New York, while his son, Kelvin (b. 1937), attended the Parsons School of Design, taking classes in art history, furniture design and metalwork. The resulting merge of stylistic elements and innovative processes make for singular designs that defy categorization, striking a balance between modern and traditional, intricate and minimal, art piece and functional item. Their work was also strikingly different from the modern furniture created by Philip’s brother Erwine and his wife, Estelle, of Laverne Originals.
The LaVernes began producing one-of-a-kind furniture and sculpture in the mid-1950s out of a studio on Wooster Street in New York City before opening a showroom on Manhattan’s East 57th Street. As their 1960s advertisements declared: “It’s not just functional and not just art, it’s an investment.”
The LaVernes married a stunning array of techniques and styles to achieve their singular, deeply layered look for one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces. Chinoiserie motifs abound on many of their acid-etched tables, but art from ancient Greece and Egypt also served as inspiration. The influence of figurative sculptors is evident in designs like coffee tables and side tables with bronze bodies serving as frames or bases; other pieces, meanwhile, have deeply detailed surfaces and strikingly simple silhouettes.
The duo developed their own unconventional methods — sometimes to an extreme — for finishing their pieces: Techniques employed by the LaVernes included acid washing and burying furniture underground in a mixture of soil and chemicals to achieve a desired patina through oxidation. While they sometimes used pewter and silver, bronze was one of their most commonly employed materials, either etched or cast and sometimes paired with glass tops. Their partnership ended when Philip died in 1987 and Kelvin shifted his practice to sculpture.
Find an extraordinary range of vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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