Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Monumental "Wedding Dance" Coffee Table

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century, T'ang Marriage Coffee Table, Etched Bronze, USA c. 1965 Rare and important 'T'ang Marriage' coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. This example features an acid-etched signature to top 'Philip + Kelvin LaVerne' as well as a partial original paper manufacturer's label to underside 'Philip LaVerne Galleries Ltd.'. A functional piece of art; work by the father and son design duo,  has been steadily increasing in value over the past 5-10 years. Made in USA, Etched, Patinated, and Polychromed Bronze, Pewter Height:  Private Collection Literature: Sculpture II Bronze and Pewter Tables: The Art of Philip LaVerne, studio catalog, pg. 3 illustrates decoration 30"D x 70"W x 17.5 H" Philip (1907-1987) and Kelvin (b. 1936 or 1937) LaVerne were a renowned father-and-son artistic duo from New York. They are highly regarded for their unique approach to furniture design, which blurred the lines between functional objects and fine art. Philip LaVerne studied