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Lobel Modern, opened in 1998 by Evan Lobel, showcases furniture, lighting, hand-blown glass and art by important designers from the 1940's thru the 1980's. Located in the Four Points section of lower Manhattan.
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Pair of beautifully crafted Neoclassical style urns in polished malachite, Italian from the second half of the 20th century. These are absolutely magnificent and would be showstoppers in any room.
Dimensions for each:
Diam: 10 inches
H: 20.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000 for the pair
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Stunning "Kuan Su" engraved painting in patinated bronze and pewter with floral motif and hand-applied blue and orange enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “P.+K.” LaVerne” on front). The painting incorporates the Kuan motif of interlocking circles, which evokes something from the past.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Kuan Su design is shown on page 81 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The floral design, a theme the LaVernes came back to over and over, is engraved along with the intricate Kuan motif (interlocking circles), which is meant to evoke Chinoiserie decor from the 18th century.“
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.
W: 18 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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"Horses Plaque" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-applied green, blue, yellow and red enamel cloisonne by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Kelvin Philip LaVerne” on front). The background and trim of this work are in patinated bronze. The gradation and tones of the enamel cloisonne horses are completely captivating.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this design is shown on page 91 in the section titled Historical Civilizations Series with the caption from the original LaVerne catalog, “Ming horses gambol across a field of textured bronze. Their sturdy forms are enhanced by the brilliance of enamel cloisonne colorings.“
W: 23 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 47 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
Ref: sculpture191
Beautifully crafted heron sculpture in polished aluminum with inset malachite orb and glass eyes by J. Anthony Redmile, England 1970's (Signed “Redmile London.” on back of leg). The polished aluminum set against the deep green malachite is stunning. It exemplifies the fine craftsmanship and exotic materials that J. Anthony Redmile is celebrated for.
W: 7.5 inches
D: 13 inches
H: 21 inches
$8,500
Condition: Excellent - Metal has been cleaned and polished.
Ref: sculpture208
One-of-a-kind pair of large illuminated sculptures, “Grace and Harmony”, hand-brazed in bronze tones, one with green patina and the other highly textured, with complex tubular elements welded around them, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American ca. 1970 (signed on bases “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”). Philip & Kelvin LaVerne produced only these 2 illuminated sculptures and they believed the lighting in back and above created halos around them giving them a spiritual aura. On the backs are the original fluorescent fixtures which was commonly used in the 1970’s. On top are 2 bulbs on each (one in the white orb and the other recessed in the open top). These artworks were called “functional sculptures” by the LaVernes and these are two of the absolute best.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, these 2 important works are shown on page 178 in the section The Brazed Series with an in depth description by Kelvin LaVerne on the same page. They are also discussed in the introduction to the book and in the Preface by Kelvin LaVerne.
Provenance:
The Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
Each:
W: 30 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 73 inches
Condition: Excellent
$225,000 for the pair
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Exquisite "Cobra" sculpture in hammered bronze with silver and brass inlays by Roberto Estevez, American, 1978 (plaque on top reads "ESTEVEZ" and engraved “ESTEVEZ 78 2/6” on bottom).
Roberto Estevez was an extremely talented jewelry designer and sculptor. He designed pieces for Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels as well as Tiffany. Roberto Estevez was Karl Springer’s life partner until his death in the 1980s. Estevez’s sophisticated and elegant designs fit in perfectly with Karl’s own aesthetic and many of Roberto’s pieces were sold through Karl Springer’s showrooms.
Diam: 10 inches
H: 12.5 inches
$10,000
Condition: Excellent
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"Horses Plaque" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with red and orange enamel cloisonne horses by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on front). The background of this work is patinated pewter and the piece is trimmed in patinated bronze. This series was typically done with horses in green, blue and yellow. The unique coloration in this work makes it a rare variation.
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this design is shown on page 91 in the section titled Historical Civilizations Series with the caption from the original LaVerne catalog, “Ming horses gambol across a field of textured bronze (pewter). Their sturdy forms are enhanced by the brilliance of enamel cloisonne colorings.“
W: 24 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 48 inches
Condition: Excellent
$18,000
Ref: sculpture191
Unique abstract collage “Synergy” in patinated bronze, pewter and copper with abstract Kuan motif engraved on sections by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “P+K LAVERNE”). The sense of balance and movement is extraordinary.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this collage is shown in the section The Paintings on page 247. The caption reads, “SYNERGY, a unique collage in patinated and engraved bronze, copper, and pewter, was created in the 1970s. Kelvin stated, “This is a work where a confluence of a variety of metals and tones, set at different angles, play against each other to create a sense of movement and composition. A circular design was added to induce a slight textural nuance that contrasts with the plain surfaces of the bronze and pewter tones of the various metals and to complete the synergistic effect I had envisioned.”
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
W: 15 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 21.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
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Monumental and important “Good And Evil” pierced bronze painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne and hand-brazed sculptured frame with green patina by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Philip K. LaVerne” on front). This work retains the original Seymour Gallery label on the back which is where the artists showed their finest artworks. The frame is a hand-brazed and patinated sculpture unto itself. The enamel cloisonne gives incredible depth to the colors. This work is a masterpiece and is shown with the original drawing for the head by Philip LaVerne in ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE (see below). Drawing by Philip LaVerne provided by Kelvin LaVerne.
W: 32 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 62 inches
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this artwork is shown with an original drawing on pages 266-267 in the section The Paintings. The caption reads, “GOOD AND EVIL, a one-of-a-kind monumental pierced bronze painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne and hand-brazed sculptured frame with green patina dates from the 1970’s. This important work showcases the dimensionality of the pierced bronze paintings as the back panel is painted green and other colors, which add to the depth and texture from the front. The work was the largest pierced bronze painting created by the LaVernes. The highly sculptured frame adds to the sense of movement. It can be seen hanging in a 1970s photograph of the Seymour Gallery, shown on pages 2-3, which featured the best artworks by the sculptors.”
Condition: Excellent
$75,000
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Rare and important hand-blown glass bird on a branch with wings open, model 13884, by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy c. 1957. The work is done with sommerso technique and the colors and execution of the wings are nothing short of extraordinary. It retains the original AVEM paper stickers. This is a Fuga masterpiece.
Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche 2020, this piece is on page 111; on page 110 is a black and white photograph of this piece when it was first executed from the AVEM Archives. The caption reads, “Anzolo Fuga, Uccello su ramo, ali aperti, c.1957, model 13884, H. 45cm. AVEM factory archives, Murano (IT).”
Diam: 5 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
$18,000
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"The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work", a rare figural wall sculpture in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures incorporating nude figures set in a painter’s studio in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery. This is a rare collectors work of art and includes the original gallery label.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, other works from this series are shown in the section The Cast Series on pages 174-175 with the caption,. “THE UNTRAMMELED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK, a cast wall hanging sculpture with male and female nudes dates from the 1970s. This small work explores the relationship between artist and model. When a model poses nude, there is a general inequality as she or he is undressed and vulnerable. This work strips away that inequality and puts them on equal footing.”
W: 11 inches
D: 0.5 inches
H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent
$9,500
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Exceptional "Pygmalion" painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with complex scene in enamel cloisonne with hand-brazed sculptured frame by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on front of painting). This work retains the Seymour Gallery label on the back. The Seymour Gallery was located inside the LaVerne Gallery and showcased their finest artworks. The LaVerne's experimented with assymetry in several of their works. The hand-brazed bronze sculptured frame adds another artistic element to this artwork. This artwork is magnificent.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this painting is shown on page 249 in the section The Paintings. The caption reads, “PYGMALION, a complex assymetrical work in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter and enamel cloisonne with a hand-brazed sculptured frame, was created in the 1970s. Kelvin explains: “According to Ovid in Metamorphoses, the goddess Aphrodite answers the sculptor Pygmalion’s prayer to bring Galatea, a sculpure that he had created and fall in love with, to life. Today, the myth is analogous to a man falling in love with his work.”
W: 36 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 40 inches
Condition: Excellent
$35,000
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Rare and important sculpture "Generation" with cast bronze figures and table top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1970’s (signed, “Phillip K. Laverne” on table top.) Retains original showroom label with the title, “Admiration” - this was the original title of this work and the LaVernes decided that Generation was a better descriptive title so they changed it. There is support under the table top so that this piece can also serve as a coffee table or bench. The pieces from the Cast Series are among the LaVernes’ most important.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this sculpture is shown on pages 150-151 in the section The Cast Series. The caption reads, “The 1970s GENERATION is a bronze sculpture with a tabletop in patinated bronze and pewter with engraving and enamel cloisonne. Kelvin LaVerne notes on this work: “ The two children supporting the top symbolize the next generation, as well as every man and woman, the child we have been. The cat represents the family pet. Although freestanding, Philip designed a very unique sculptured top and platform for the piece, to create a more contemporary version as well as uniting the figures visually. ”
W: 70 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 36 inches
Table H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$48,000
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Rare pierced bronze painting "Introspection" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant hand-applied enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (Signed “Kelvin P. LaVerne” on bottom right). Pierced bronze paintings are a genre which was created by the LaVernes and are among their most complex and beautiful works. Behind the front of the painting which has sections that have been delicately cut away by hand, is a back panel which can add color and depth to the work.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this artwork is shown on page 264 in the section THE PAINTINGS. The caption reads, “The 1970s INTROSPECTION is a pierced bronze painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels.” There is an in-depth discussion of the pierced bronze paintings on pages 264-265.
W: 27 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 33 inches
Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
Condition: Excellent
$35,000
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Extraordinary hand carved “Fractured Planet” sculpture in Italian Red Levanto marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960’s.
Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primarily in stone. She began sculpting in the 1940’s and became affiliated with artist group Studio 725 which was a consortium of woman artists working in Union Square NYC. She studied sculpture with Philip Darling, Jose De Creeft, and Lorrie Goulet at the New School, the Museum of Modern Art, the Art Students League, and the School of Visual Arts A relative late comer to the art world, Naomi Feinberg emerged as highly accomplished, multi-faceted artist who juggled architectural coherence with a preoccupation with the human form, to create works that are both experimental and primitive.
Provenance: The personal collection of the artist and then her family after her death. This piece is part of the Lobel Modern's exhibition: Naomi Feinberg: A Woman Sculpting in a Man's World currently on exhibition in our Exhibit Gallery across the hall from our showroom.
W: 13 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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Large and exceptional “Passion”, a painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with colorful enamel cloisonne with hand-brazed sculptured frame by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (Signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on bottom of painting). This extraordinary work shows two figures. The unique sculptured frame adds sophistication and a sense of movement to the work. This piece hung in the Seymour Gallery, which which was located on the 3rd floor of the LaVerne gallery. It showcased the best artworks by the LaVernes.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work is shown on page 257 in the section titled THE PAINTINGS. The caption reads, “ The 1970s PASSION in patinated bronze and pewter and engraved with enamel cloisonne is a large work set in a hand-brazed sculptured frame.”
W: 37.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 48.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$38,000
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Large horn mounted on a mirrored cube base, American 1970's. Iconic 70’s design.
W: 10 inches
D: 6.5 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Very good - slight patina to top of cube. Sides are perfectly clear.
$1,500
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Artisan made face of an ancient Greek man with a laurel wreath molded in pewter and set on a walnut backing, American 1950's. This captivating work is beautifully made.
W: 16 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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"The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work", a rare wall sculpture incorporating a motif with a nude artist and subject in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures incorporating nude figures in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery. They are rare collectors works of art.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work cast in bronze is shown on page 174 in the section The Cast Series with the caption,. “THE UNTRAMMELED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK, a cast wall hanging sculpture with male and female nudes dates from the 1970s. This small work explores the relationship between artist and model. When a model poses nude, there is a general inequality as she or he is undressed and vulnerable. This work strips away that inequality and puts them on equal footing.”
Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
W: 11.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$9,500
ref: sculpture193
"The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work", a rare wall sculpture incorporating a motif with a nude artist and subject in solid bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures incorporating nude figures in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery. They are rare collectors works of art.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work is shown on page 174 in the section The Cast Series with the caption,. “THE UNTRAMMELED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK, a cast wall hanging sculpture with male and female nudes dates from the 1970s. This small work explores the relationship between artist and model. When a model poses nude, there is a general inequality as she or he is undressed and vulnerable. This work strips away that inequality and puts them on equal footing.”
Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
W: 11.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$9,500
Ref: sculpture193
