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# Philip and Kelvin Laverne (1907–1987)

## What is Philip and Kelvin Laverne’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 310 auction results for Philip and Kelvin Laverne at 12 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,240 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,525–$23,585, n=35). The auction record is $156,250 for Bathers (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathers, 1968 | Sideboard | $156,250 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | Philip and Kelvin LaVerne (American, 1907-1987 and b. 1937) Rare Four-door "Chan" Cabinet, New York, circa 1970s | — | $113,400 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Eternal Forest, 1950 | Pewter | $107,950 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Chan Li cabinet | Acid-etched, patinated, and enameled brass over pewter and wood, lacquered wood | $106,400 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Bather's cabinet, 1968 | Lacquer | $106,250 | Wright | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Extension Dining Table | Acid-etched and enameled patinated brass over pewter and wood | $106,250 | Sotheby's | Dec 2013 |
| 7 | Eternal Forest, 1960 | Pewter | $94,500 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | "Bathers" Cabinet | Patinated bronze and pewter with painted oak interior drawers and shelves with bronze detailing | $91,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Kuan Festival, circa 1970 | Acid-etched brass, enameled and patinated brass over pewter and wood | $83,200 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Eternal Forest, 1950 | Enamel | $82,550 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 189 | $9,375 |
| Sculpture | 112 | $7,530 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 140 | $10,100 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $7,800 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 93 | $7,095 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 310 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Philip and Kelvin Laverne is an American artist with 355 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $8,271. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Philip and Kelvin Laverne sold in 2026 for $23,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philip and Kelvin Laverne work worth?

Across 309 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip and Kelvin Laverne work is $8,271.

The median Philip and Kelvin Laverne sculpture sells for $7,200 across 81 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Philip and Kelvin Laverne sculptures typically sell for $5,782–$19,585 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Philip and Kelvin Laverne sculptures typically sell for $4,532–$8,344 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 95 | $7,200 | $156,250 | 85.3% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $87,100 | $156,250 | — | 2026-09-16 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,380–$7,984 | $6,912 | $11,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $4,532–$8,344 | $6,048 | $107,950 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $5,782–$19,585 | $8,750 | $156,250 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $156,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $107,950 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Philip and Kelvin Laverne worth?

Across 309 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip and Kelvin Laverne work is $8,271. The median Philip and Kelvin Laverne sculpture sells for $7,200 across 81 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Philip and Kelvin Laverne sculptures typically sell for $5,782–$19,585 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Philip and Kelvin Laverne sculptures typically sell for $4,532–$8,344 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Philip and Kelvin Laverne sculpture?

Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip and Kelvin Laverne sculpture is $7,200.

### What is Philip and Kelvin Laverne's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip and Kelvin Laverne sculpture is $156,250.

### What is the average price of a large Philip and Kelvin Laverne sculpture?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Philip and Kelvin Laverne sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Philip and Kelvin Laverne sculpture?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philip and Kelvin Laverne sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Philip and Kelvin Laverne's auction record?

Philip and Kelvin Laverne's auction record is $156,250, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.