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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.
Lobel Modern
Patek Philippe 5167 Aquanaut 5167A-001 5167A001, stainless steel on a rubber strap with a double deployant clasp, automatic Patek caliber 325 SC, date at 3 o'clock, centered sweep seconds hand, tropical dial with applied luminous hour markers, luminescent hands, display back, water resistant, diameter: 40mm, thickness: 8mm. Very good condition with original box and papers.
Diam 40mm, thickness: 8mm
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HUBLOT King Power Unico Watch , titanium and rubber case on an alligator and rubber strap, featuring automatic movement with date & flyback chronograph complications, silver dial, the watch is wound and set with crown on side sapphire crystal, exhibition case back, water resistant, like new with box and papers.
Diam 48mm
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2 Door cabinet 400 Series in tessellated walnut burl with dark brown lacquer top by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1973. This series is characterized by special hinges which are incorporated into the design of the piece. A rare and special piece.
Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, page 117 shows this series and and discusses it’s production.
W: 52.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent - Piece has been fully restored
SOLD
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Ulysse Nardin 2050-131/03 Freak Blue Cruiser 205013103, 18k white gold case on a strap with a matching 18k folding deployant buckle, in-house manual wind Ulysse Nardin caliber UN-205, 7-day power reserve with indicator on the back, carrousel tourbillon escapement located at the base of the minute hand (which also showcases the gear train), blue dial with white Arabic numeral hour markers, the watch is wound and set with the two rotating bezels - keeping the case design clean and free of a crown, sapphire crystal, partial display back, water resistant, like new with box and papers.
Diam 45mm, thickness: 13.5mm
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Stunning large illuminated Neoclassical display cabinet in bronze and mahogany with black granite on front and antique glass on back wall of top section of cabinet with glass shelves by Mastercraft, American 1960s. The quality of the construction of this piece is off the charts. It’s magnificent. Each section of the top is illuminated and there is a dimmer.
W: 71.5 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 94 inches
Condition: Very good - some areas of patina on lip on top of bottom section.
$25,000
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Exceptional "Free Form Coffee Table", seamlessly welded in brass with thick black glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted and is a timeless Springer design. It’s considered one of Springer’s best table designs. The brass has been polished and lacquered.
Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, in the section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, this table is shown along with the other 2 models on page 4, titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD FREE FORM COFFEE TABLES (page) 4”
W: 49 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
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Rare and important “Chan Li Cabinet” in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels and red lacquered interior by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne 1960s signed. “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne“, with original gallery label on the back. This stunning cabinet is a tour de force of artisanship. No detail has been overlooked. Showcasing scenes from the Chan Dynasty, this is a LaVerne masterwork.
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 this cabinet is shown in an original ad from the 1970s in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “A 1978 advertisement for the CHAN-LI cabinet, which was created in the 1960s, describes the piece as “Depicting an ancient scene in all its Oriental splendor… A functional sculpture for the discerning collector.”
W: 49 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 33 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rolex 116660 Sea Dweller Deep Sea, stainless steel on a stainless steel Oysterlock bracelet, automatic caliber 3135 movement, luminous applied hour indicators and hands, date at 3 o'clock, centered sweep seconds hand, COSC, uni-directional rotating bezel, screw down crown, helium escape valve, diameter: 43mm, thickness: 17.8mm, water resistant to 3,900 meters/12,800 feet. Very good condition with Rolex box.
Diam 43mm, thickness: 17.8mm
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Rare set of 11 Astrale hand-blown plates/shallow bowls with unique large complex murrhine at bottom by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Italy early-1960's. This set includes 6 plates and 4 shallow bowls and 1 smaller plate that retains the original AVEM stickers. These were incredibly hard to execute. There are only a few pieces from the Astrale Series known to exist, including one shown in the 1960 Biennale. These is a mesmerizing set by Anzolo Fuga.
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.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Astrale Series 1960-65 on page 169, this set was cataloged by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti for her book and one piece from this set is shown on page 170 with the description, “Astrale plate, one of six, variation, 1960-65, diam. 24.75 cm.”
Each:
Diam: 10 inches
Bowl H: 3 inches
Plate H: 1.5 inches
Small Plate:
Diam: 9 inches
H: 1.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000 for the set
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Set of 4 ‘Onassis Bar Stools” in dark oak with upholstered seats and brass foot rests by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Seats are upholstered in leather. The beautiful craftsmanship of these stools makes them very luxurious and chic.
Reference:
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980s’s, section “seating”, shows this model with the title “Onassis Barstool” with the Springer logo at the bottom.
Dimensions for each
W: 25 inches
D: 21.5 inches
H: 42.5 inches
SH: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent
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Rare and important Argente 2 door cabinet in welded and enameled aluminum with natural cleft slate top by Paul Evans, American 1969 (signed and dated “Paul Evans 69” on bottom of right door). The interior has the original red lacquer wash. His series “Argente,” which is Latin for silver, has become especially prized in recent decades, both for its melding of technology with hand-crafted touches and the rarity of the works. The Argente Series was only in production for a few years (1965-72). This piece is finished superbly on both the exterior and interior.
Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle, Arnoldsche Art Publishers published in 2014, an example of an Argente cabinet is shown on page 181.
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, examples of this cabinet are shown on pages 96 and 97.
Provenance:
Private Collection New Jersey
W: 48.5 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - some small scratches in interior from light use.
SOLD
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Cartier Ballon Bleu Flying Tourbillon Pink Gold, ref. 3088, 18k Pink gold on a Cartier strap with a matching 18k pink gold deployant clasp, highly decorated Manual wind Cartier Caliber 9452 MC movement, silver semi-skeletonized dial with large numerals and blued steel sword hands, running seconds and one-minute tourbillon cage at 6 o'clock, sapphire crystal, diameter: 46mm, thickness: 13mm. Great condition with Cartier box and warranty card.
Diam 46mm, thickness: 13mm
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Ulysse Nardin 339-20 Ludwig Perpetual Calendar 33920 339 20, Limited edition to 150 pieces for the 150th Anniversary, platinum case on a strap with a matching platinum buckle, automatic Ulysse Nardin caliber 33 movement, perpetual calendar with day, date, month, and 2 digit year display, silver guilloche dial, blued hands, COSC, size: display back, Like New with Ulysse Nardin Box and Papers. A beautiful and rare piece.
Diam 38.5mm, thickness: 12mm
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"Ming Coffee Table" covered in yellow python skin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. A classic Karl Springer design.
W: 30 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 16 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Hollywood Regency lacquered bench with upholstered seat attributed to Dorothy Draper, American 1950's
W: 22 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 18 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Chest of drawers in gray shagreen embossed leather with polished chrome base and pulls, custom design, American 1970’s. Interior of drawers lacquered black. A very chic design.
W: 64 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent - we have replaced the glides with self new closing ones.
SOLD
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Patek Philippe 5168 G Aquanaut, 5168G-001, 5168G001, 18K white gold on a blue tropical rubber strap with a double fold white gold buckle, automatic Patek Philippe caliber 324 S C, date at 3 o'clock, centered sweep second, blue tropical dial, luminescent hands and hour indicators, display back, water resistant. Unworn with strap uncut with Patek Philippe box and papers dated 2021.
Diam 42mm, thickness: 8.8mm
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Beautifully made “Barrel Tufted Desk Chair” model no 5400 in newly reupholstered calf skin leather with mahogany base with brass castors by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1954. This iconic desk chair is extremely comfortable and reclines. It’s a luxurious design. Newly reupholstered in calf skin leather.
Reference:
Dunbar Office Furniture Catalog published in the 1960’s, in the section “Swivel Chairs” there is a black and white photo of this model with the description, “(model) 5400…Barrel Tufted Chair”.
W: 30 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 34 inches
SH: 17 inches (adjustable)
Condition: Excellent - Piece has been newly reupholstered. Base has been refinished.
SOLD
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Studio made ceramic table lamp, complex brown glazes with silver flora and fauna overlay, American 1970's.
Diam: 16 inches
H: 32 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
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Hand-blown glass table lamp, a beautiful form with blue and green glass, sommerso technique, with bronze hardware by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D’Arte, Murano Italy, 1950s. The execution and coloration in this lamp are superb. The hardware has been professionally restored and newly rewired with silk cord.
Reference:
Art Glass From Murano 1910-1970 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 1993, section on Seguso Vetri D’Arte, on page 164 is a similar example using the sommerso technique.
W: 13 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 24 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 11 inches
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Excellent Condition. Newly rewired with silk cord, new bulb assembly installed. Metal professionally restored.
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