Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Superb Large Mirror with Waves Motif 1960s (signed) - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Large and important wall hanging mirror with frame in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted multicolor enamels and corners engraved with WAVES motif by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). This is one of the largest and best LaVerne mirrors we have seen. Both elegant and artisan, it's a true work of art. This mirror can hang horizontally or vertically.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a WAVES mirror is shown on page 132 in the section titled The Abstract Series. Below the mirror is a discussion of the WAVES design by Kelvin LaVerne.

W: 47 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 37 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: mirror273

Anzolo Fuga Vase with Multicolor Rods ca 1955 - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Hand-blown vase with multicolor rods by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, ca 1955. This is one of Fuga’s most recognized designs. As the master stained glass designer on Murano, he used multicolor rods against white glass to create windows around his pieces.

Literature: 
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "MULTICOLOR RODS, OR MURRINE, OR RODS AND MURRINE, ON A LATTIMO BASE 1955-60", this vase is shown on page 46.

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, this model is shown on page 88.

Provenance: Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1950’s and 60’s.

W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 18 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

Cenedese Pair of Hand-Blown Scavo Glass Table Lamps 1970s

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Pair of artisan hand-blown glass table lamps, with white scavo finish and green accents, by Cenedese, Murano Italy, 1970's. The forms and colors are beautiful.

Diam: 9 inches
H: 33 inches (adjustable)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500 for the pair

ref: tablelamps416

Anzolo Fuga Vase from "Bands" Series 1960 - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Handblown glass vase from "Bands" series, model 15183, with zanfirico and dimples by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, ca. 1960.

Reference:

Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press,  similar pieces are illustrated on page 86 and 87. 

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, a photo of this model vase is shown on page 135 and an archival photo of this series is shown on page 230, bottom.

Provenance: Evan Lobel purchased these pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

H: 16 inches
Diam: 6 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

Anzolo Fuga Handblown Glass Vases from the “Murrine Incatenate” series c.1959 - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Hand-blown glass vases from the “Murrine Incatenate” series, model 14283, with multicolor murrhines and zanfirico designed by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, c.1959.

Literature: Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, this set of vases is illustrated on page 129. 

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, There is a photo of this model with the original drawing showing the model number on page 112.

Provenance: Evan Lobel purchased these pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

H: 16.5 inches
Diam: 5.5 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

Milo Baughman Pair of Cantilevered Chrome Bar Stools 1970s - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Pair of bar stools in polished chrome with cantilevered seats upholstered in new metallic gray leather by Milo Baughman, American 1970's

W: 16.5 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: barstools32

Paul Hanson Neoclassical Table Lamps in Bronze 1950s

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Pair of Asian inspired neoclassical table lamps in bronze with ebonized bases by Paul Hanson, American 1950's. These lamps are beautifully proportioned and very elegant.

W: 7.5 inches
D: 5.5 inches
H: 32 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

$5,500 for the pair

ref: tablelamps410

Artisan Large Brutalist Multi Color Glass Bowl 1970s

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Unique large artisan Brutalist glass bowl, green, orange and brown coloration with volcanic finish on interior, American 1970's. This bowl makes a fantastic accent piece.

Diam: 17.5 inches
H: 6 inches

Condition: Excellent

$4,500

ref: glass215

Chic Bench In Lucite With Python Seat 1970s - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Sculptural bench in lucite with python seat, American 1970's. This bench is perfect for a vanity or accent piece.

W: 21.5 inches
D: 13 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches

Condition:  Excellent

SOLD

ref:  bench78

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Ming #131" Tables 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

"Ming #131" tables in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed). This pair comprises the complete set. The coloration on these is exceptional.

Reference:
Sculpture, Bronze and Pewter Tables, The Art of Philip LaVerne catalog published in the 1960’s, page 8 shows a photo of these tables. In the back of the catalog is a description which reads: “MING #131 PAIR:
The extraordinary artistry of the Ming Period is superbly captured in both detail and color in this pair of tables. The traditional Ming warrior holding the invincible sword is carved of bronze and pewter with soft patina accents of red, blue and green.”

W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: tables1

Tommi Parzinger 8 Arm Chandelier with Leaf Motif in Brass 1950s - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Rare large 8 arm chandelier in polished brass with stylized etched leaf motif and down light by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950’s.  This chandelier exemplifies the elegance and refinement that made Parzinger famous. 

Diam: 24 inches
H: 39 inches

Condition: Excellent - completely restored: polished, lacquered and rewired with new shades.

SOLD

ref: chandelier227

David Levinthal Large Unique Metallic Tinted Mermaid Print 1993

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Large and unique Scanamural photographic print, Untitled from the series Die Nibelungen, on silver lame acrylic, of mermaid with custom black steel frame by David Levinthal, American 1993. This is a unique variation and is not in the edition. The silver lame gives the entire surface of the print a shimmery quality. David Levinthal is an American photographer who lives and works in New York City. He uses small toys, figures and props with dramatic lighting to construct miniature environments for subject matters varying from war scenes to voyeurism to racial and political references to American pop culture. His works are provocative and thought provoking. His works are in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art (NYC), The Met (NYC), The Whitney Museum, The Centre Pompidou in Paris amongst others.

Provenance:
Purchased directly from David Levinthal by Evan Lobel in the early 2000’s. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from David Levinthal.

W: 60 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 50.5 inches

Condition: Excellent / few light scuffs on frame

$35,000

ref: print22

Fornasetti Pair of Side Tables with Musical Instruments Motif 1950s (Signed)- SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Pair of round side tables, tops with musical instruments motif and bases in brushed brass, by Piero Fornasetti, Italy 1950's (labels on bottom read “Fornasetti-Milano”). Bases have been cleaned and polished.

Each:
Diam: 23.5 inches
H: 21.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: endtables77F

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Flower Candelabra in Polished Brass 1950s - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Pair of table top candelabra in polished brass, each one like a flower holding 6 candles, with incised radiating lines in the bobeches, by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American 1950’s. These forms with 6 candles are rare.

Diam: 15.5 inches
H: 7.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - polished and lacquered

SOLD

ref: candelabra2F

Paul Evans Set of 6 Rare "Patchwork" Dining Chairs 1967 (Signed) - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Set of 6 rare and exceptional "Patchwork" dining chairs in copper, pewter and bronze with hand-welded and decorated steel bases by Paul Evans, Paul Evans Studio 1967 - each chair signed “Paul Evans 67”. These have been newly upholstered in high quality gray leather.

Reference:

Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, there is a photo of a set of these chairs on page 69 with the caption "Patchwork chairs with castors, c. 1970. Bronze, copper, pewter, and steel...

"Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism" published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, there are multiple photos of Patchwork pieces on pages 154, 155 and 156.

W: 25 inches
D: 26.5 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$85,000 for the set

ref: diningchairs170

Ico Parisi Sculptural Coffee Table in Burled Walnut with Brass Fittings 1950s - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Exceptional coffee table in book-matched Italian burled walnut with sculptural legs and brass fittings by Ico Parisi (Italy) for M. Singer & Sons, American 1950's. This table is a tour-de-force of design.

W: 59 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable497F

Karl Springer Waste Basket in Tessellated Travertine 1980s

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Meticulously crafted waste basket in tessellated travertine with gilded accents and solid brass feet by Maitland Smith for Karl Springer, American 1980's (bottom lined in fabric). Tag on bottom reads “KS-56”.

W: 10.75 inches
D: 10.75 inches
H: 11 inches

Provenance
From the Collection of a Former Karl Springer Employee

Condition: Excellent

$5,500

ref: accessory215

Carole Stupell Extraordinary Quartz Crystal Table Lamp 1950s - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Large studio made table lamp clad in quartz crystals with gilded base and original crystal finial by Carole Stupell, American 1950's.  

W: 12 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 43 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: tablelamp181

The Bright Group Set of 8 Dining Chairs with Silk Mohair Upholstery 2000s - SOLD

Set of 8 clean line dining chairs model 778 in cereuse oak with Holly Hunt Sexy Platinum silk mohair upholster by The Bright Group, American 2000's. These chairs are beautifully made and the fabric is fantastic.

W: 19 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Arm H: 25 inches

Condition: Excellent - no wear to chairs or fabric

SOLD

ref: diningchairs216

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Chan" Dining Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Exceptional "Chan" dining table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted colorful enamels by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, 1960's (signed on table top "PHILIP KELVIN LAVERNE"). The beautiful pedestal bases are done in patinated bronze and pewter with rich enamel cloisonne. The coloration and condition are extraordinary. This is a work 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 table is shown on page 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.”

Provenance:
Private Collection Long Island, New York

W: 76 inches
D: 44 inches
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: diningtable157