1960s Bronze "Shang Ti" End Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne With Blue Enamel Floral Motif

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An exquisite "Shang Ti" side table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant enamel cloisonne in varying shades … Read more An exquisite "Shang Ti" side table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant enamel cloisonne in varying shades of blues and greens. The table top sits on a sculptured bronze base that resembles bent bamboo.

Designed and made by the father and son artist team of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed on top). It has a stunning still life motif with vases and flowers.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, A Shang Ti table is shown on page 66 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series.
The caption reads, “The 1960s Shang Ti table is one of two models. This one, with its beautiful floral motif, was enhanced with the use of enamel cloisonne. The legs were sculptured to resemble bamboo in the Chippendale style.” See less