Rare "Chan Li" Cabinet by Philip & Kelvin Laverne Circa 1970
 
Rare engraved and acid-etched, patinated and polychromed bronze, pewter and enamel "Chan Li" Cabinet resting on Greek Key form base by Philip & Kelvin Laverne. The sides and top engraved in the Kuan pattern of interlocking circles which is meant to evoke "something from the past". The interior featuring shelves and a drawer with Kuan pattern front and fish shaped pull.
The base Incised: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne 1978.
 
Literature:
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne: Sculpture III, studio catalogue, Philip LaVerne Galleries Ltd., New York, n.d., pp. 3, 50. Alchemy, The Art of Philip and Kelvin Laverne, by Evan Lobel, p.29, 51, 77, T. Merrill and J. V. Iovine, eds., Modern Americana: Studio Furniture from High Craft to High Glam, New York, 2008, pp. 158-159 (for a related example)
 
width 49 in.
height 31.25 in.
depth 15.5 in.
 
Condition:
Very good original condition.