Philip LaVerne / Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculpture III 1976

Description: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III Author: LaVerne, Philip & Kelvin (or La Verne) Title: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III Publication: New York: Philip La Verne Galleries, Ca. 1976 Description: Wraps. 11 x 8.5 inches, softcover, good with toning, wear and stains to covers, some pencil notes to covers, ink note on p. 14, and a rectangle of one of the unnumbered pages at the end has been clipped out. 48 (6) pp, illustrated mostly in b/w with a few plates in color. Sculpture and decorative arts, some with neo-oriental designs and "chinoiserie" effects. Not dated, but all indications are this was from the mid-1970s. The father and son team of Philip (1907-1987) and Kelvin (1937-) LaVerne created custom, limited edition pieces of furniture that were both functional objects and stunning displays of artistry. Their distinctive sculpted bronze pieces harmoniously combine innovative metalworking techniques with traditional motifs. Motifs were drawn from history (discovered by many trips to the library). Chinese scenes adorn some of their most popular cabinets and tables, particularly from the Chan series. There were several decorative themes in the popular Chinese series, such as Tao, Chi Liang, Ming, T'ang Sui, Shang Ti, and Su Tao. They all blended well with the oriental style then so popular in decorating. Most came in limited editions of 12, but, due to demand, they made many more for the Chan series. Philip called their pieces "functional art," a concept he did not invent but that the LaVernes certainly did bring early to a wider audience through their gallery/showroom at 46 East 57th and an aggressive advertising campaign. For advertisements that appeared in the 1960s, Philip penned the tag-line: "It's not just functional and not just art, it's an investment." (Some of this text culled from Todd Merrill Studio website). Good. Seller ID: H38871 Subject: Design & Decorative Arts RAREBOOKSTORE RareBookStore is a long-established eBay seller specializing in used and rare books in all fields-plus prints, ephemera, maps, music, photography, and the occasional painting. We sell good books at good prices and want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Be sure to add us to your "favorite" sellers and check back to see new items listed daily! We pride ourselves on our high standards, high eBay ratings, and helpful staff, so please contact us directly if you encounter any issues. Standard shipping is via USPS Media Mail. Expedited options are available at checkout. Payment is expected within 2 business days unless otherwise arranged. Our warehouse is staffed Monday-Friday and we respond to inquiries as quickly as possible. We hope you enjoy browsing our selection of great books. Happy reading!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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