Karl Springer Pair of Candle Holders in Brass 1980s - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Pair of candle stick holders in brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's
H: 20 inches
Diam: 8 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: accessory129
212-242-9075
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 candle stick holders in brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's
H: 20 inches
Diam: 8 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: accessory129
Ceramic wall plaque with 2 male warriors in a boat by Marcello Fantoni, Italy 1950s (signed "Fantoni" on back).
W: 10.5 inches
D: 0.5 inches
H: 9 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of clean line bedside tables in walnut with 1 drawer and open space by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's (signed). One of Robsjohn-Gibbings’ best designs.
W: 21 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 25 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished
SOLD
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Rare set of 3 “Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube” tables in engraved and patinated bronze and pewter with colorful hand painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (all signed).
This is the full collector’s set which includes all 3 unique versions of this table (A, B & C in the catalog). These were bent into shape by hand. The colors on these tables is extraordinary.
Reference:
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne catalog “ SCULPTURE III” printed in the 1970’s, page 37 shows all 3 tables.
W: 18 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 15.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: 3xendtable172
4 Door credenza in exotic book-matched paldao wood with 4 curved doors and incised bronze pulls by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, Collection: Paldao Group, American 1940's. This credenza is one of Rohde’s most beautiful designs.
W: 66 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 33 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Trestle Style Console Table" in thick molded lucite by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on base “Karl Springer”). Karl Springer’s lucite pieces are always very impressive and made from thick cast lucite. This is no exception.
W: 60 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Wall plaque in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter, "Realization", from a series of female nudes, by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front bottom right "Philip.Kelvin. LaVerne").
Reference:
”Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculpture III” catalog, published in the 1960’s, page 29 shows this plaque on the top right.
W: 10 inches
D: 0.5 inch
H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Fire screen model #1982-C in glass with chrome hinges and feet by Danny Allessandro and sold through Holly Hunt, American 1980's.
W: 54 inches
D: 0.5 inches
H: 30.25 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
fireplace71
"Chin Ying" Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1960's. Signed on top "Philip & Kelvin LaVerne". Coloration on this table is absolutely magnificent. Enamel cloisonne enhances the depth of the colors.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown on page 70 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “The large CHIN YING coffee table, from the 1960s, celebrates the rites of spring in the Imperial Palace. The top is very colorful with enamel cloisonne which enhances its beauty.”
W: 70 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Painting with abstract landscape in gilded plaster frame by Joseph Domareki, American 1953 signed Joseph Domareki on bottom right corner and dated 3-31-53 on verso.
Biography:
From New Jersey, Joseph Domareki studied at Newark State College, earning a BA degree in 1937. He served in World War II in the Navy in the Pacific, and also was a combat artist covering campaings in the Gilbert, Caroline, and Marshall Islands.
After the war, he earned an MA from the University of Iowa in 1947. He became Chair of the Art Department in 1964 of the School District of South Orange and Maplewood, New Jersey.
He was President of the Audubon Artists from 1964 to 1968 and was a member of the National Society of Painters and Sculptors and the National Society of Painters in Casein.
He had commissions for numerous hammered lead relief murals, most of them in New Jersey. He also did multi-media painting.
W: 43 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 33 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Eames style chair and ottoman in teak and steel with seat and back newly upholstered in faux fur, Denmark 1970's. A very cool Scandinavian interpretation of an American classic.
Chair
W: 34 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Ottoman
W: 26 inches
D: 21.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: chair&ottoman64
Large and impressive chandelier with hanging glass petals, each clear with a white strip, by Vistosi, Murano Italy, 1970's. We have replaced the old chain, rewired this fixture and added a new canopy. A beautiful Murano chandelier.
Diam: 24 inches
H: 21 inches - glass portion only
H: 40 inches with chain and canopy
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of candle holders in polished chrome with brass accents by Karl Springer, American ca 1985. These candle holders have Lucite bobeches which are removable.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, Section “lighting”, page 4 entitled “KARL SPRINGER LTD...METAL CANDLESTICK (page) 18” shows this model in the top left photograph.
Diam: 8 inches
H: 16 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Wall mounted sculpture in stainless steel with welded sculpted brass and inset coral by Jacques Duval-Brasseur, France 1974 (signed and dated on bottom right). Comes with a copy of the original certificate of authenticity from the artist dated 1975.
W: 47 inches
D: 6.5 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Artisan candelabrum for 2 candles in brass with mounted exotic onyx center by Jacques Duval-Brasseur, France 1970's (signed by artist and numbered 3/4). Jacques Duval-Brasseur was a sculptor who incorporated luxurious exotic materials into his creations.
W: 18 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 18.5 inches (without candles)
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: candelabrum4
"Lady on Red with Floating Vase" by Peter Max, signed and numbered edition of 300, published by Hanson Art Galleries, CA and printed by Karl & Gail, NY, 1988.
W: 39 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: painting144
Pair of high back lounge chairs with sculpted walnut frames and upholstered seats and backs attributed to Orlando Orlandi, Italian 1950’s. These chairs are remarkably similar to Gio Ponti’s design. There are subtle differences between Ponti’s design and these.
Reference:
Roberto Aloi, "Esempi di Arredamento Moderno: Sedie, Poltrone, Divani" Milano, Hoepli, 1954, page 343 shows a photo of the Gio Ponti chair with an ottoman with the description, “Poltrona in noce. Dis. Arch. Gio Ponti, Milano”.
W: 26 inches
D: 29 inches
H: 40 inches
Seat H: 15.5 inches
Condition: Wood has been refinished.
SOLD
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Custom design desk/vanity chair in walnut on brass castors upholstered in fabric with geometric motif, American 1990's. This chair is beautifully made. Matching vanity also available for purchase in a separate listing (shown in photo).
W: 22 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 37 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500
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Rectangular "Chan” Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with colorful hand-painted enamels on table top by Phlilip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne” on top). The coloration of this table is spectacular.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, The Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and tables are shown on pages 44-49 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Chinese artistry at its peak under the Chan Dynasty is recreated in this intricately carved design. We see peasants carrying a sacred gift to the Emperor’s child. Delicately wrought leaves and figures, combine with a rich variety of multicolored patinas to create the Chinoiserie top. The design is credited as inspiring and evoking French and English periods of furniture design.”
W: 66 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Raised cabinet in mahogany with inset caned doors on brass legs with lower shelf by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. Signed with metal label that reads “Designed by Harvey Probber” located on top interior drawer on right side. The drawers are lacquered with offset pulls. A beautiful design.
This cabinet was part of the retrospective at the New York School of Interior Design: “Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture 1945-85” which opened February 20, 2020. Evan Lobel was Associate Curator.
W: 42 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 44 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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