Lot Essay
This bookcase was part of the personal collection of Philip LaVerne, storing his antique book collection. It is thought to be a unique piece.
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A 'CHAN' BOOKCASE, CIRCA 1970
Details
PHILIP (1908-1988) AND KELVIN (B. 1936) LAVERNE
A 'CHAN' BOOKCASE, CIRCA 1970
patinated bronze with pewter and enamel
95½ in. (242.6 cm.) high, 19 in. (48.3 cm.) wide, 12 in. (30.5 cm.) deep
front door signed Philip + Kelvin LaVerne
A 'CHAN' BOOKCASE, CIRCA 1970
patinated bronze with pewter and enamel
95½ in. (242.6 cm.) high, 19 in. (48.3 cm.) wide, 12 in. (30.5 cm.) deep
front door signed Philip + Kelvin LaVerne
Provenance
Philip LaVerne, New York.
Literature
C. Grajales, The Poetry of the Soul: Works of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, New York, 2008, pp. 8-9.
Exhibited
New York, Cristina Grajales Inc., Poetry of the Soul: Works of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, 6 May- 21 June 2008.
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