Philip LaVerne Bronze & Pewter Table : "Chan Boucher

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Philip LaVerne Bronze and Pewter Table, Limited edition, signed. Fabulous colors. (Appraised at $6750). (Note: shipping details at the bottom)The "Chan Boucher" : a Philip LaVerne Bronze and Pewter Table, c.1960, from the Baker, Knapp & Tubbs fine furniture Gallery. Limited edition, signed. This table is in very good condition, with just the very gentle wear of 52 years time. The original showroom catalog is also included. In addition, the original shipping label and original instructions for taking care of the table are both still taped to the bottom of the table (and are included). One family has owned this table , in a smoke free environment. 30" x 60" x 17" high. 65-70 lbs.My grandfather was the "Knapp" in the Baker, Knapp & Tubbs furniture gallery, and I inherited this table. The estate appraisal firm valued it at $6750 in 2007, and I have a copy of the appraisal paperwork (included). This table was delivered to the store and never sold ... it went straight into my grandparents home.The photos do not do the table justice: to see it with the sun playing over the surface is amazing! The colors are very striking and shift constantly; even moving your head back and forth cause color shift when viewed in good light. The light bouncing off the varied texture of the table creates a constantly shifting mosaic of delightful c ol or . This varied texture is exactly how the artist (Philip LaVerne) designed it to be. Here is the writeup from the showroom catalog and from the brochures that came with the table: .............................................."The Chan Boucher: The surprising form of the carved oval arabesque, hand-inlaid of bronze and pewter, stands in harmony on bronze French ribbon legs. The elegant motif, that of the Chan influence, depicts the giving of the gift from the villagers to the Emperor's child honoring the harvest. Rich patina coloration further enlivens the subject. Limited series. 30" x 60" x 17" high. Chan Boucher era is renowned as the most colorful and interesting period of the ancient dynasties. This table has been hand carved in bronze and pewter, then immersed in specially treated soil to being about the natural patina colorings. A ceremony honoring the Emperor's son is taking place. Peasants bring gifts of sacred scrolls which promise eternal life and happiness to the Prince. Lush foliage, indicative of the permanent fruitation of Chinese art compliments the architectural beauty of this unique design. As this table is a signed work of art, it will be at home in any style interior. Philip LaVerne has initiated an exciting new phase in the long historical connection between art and function. With his son Kelvin, he has designed a series of bronze sculptures, each a major Work of Art which also function as unique and highly adaptable tables. Each piece one of but a limited series, one more facet of it's distinctive rarity. Fittingly, on each masterpiece, the artist's signature is proudly sculpted: a signature that art collectors and museums throughout the world recognize as one that still further enhances the value and negotiability of masterpieces by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne."................................................... I have a 100% ebay rating: maybe this detailed description will help you understand why: There is a very small dimple on the surface, but my guess you can't easily spot it, most people don't see it, even when they see the table up close, until it's pointed out, It was the appraiser that brought it to my attention. It is slightly left of center, and almost at the top edge of the table surface. (It is about 1/2" x 1/4" and maybe 1/10" (or less) inch deep. Again, it is a dimple, not a break in the surface, nor does it have rough edges.On the underside, the surface is unblemished, except for affects of aging.The legs: as described in the catalog, "bronze french ribbon". The scrolling is such that there are nooks and crannies. There is green patina on the bronze in those nooks ... this is not damage, it is a sign of ag... read more

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