Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Onyx Tables" with Beveled Bronze Glass 1980s

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Rare pair of "Onyx Tables" in polished gold-tinted brass with beveled bronze glass tops by Karl Springer, American 1980's. All elements of the metal base curve and thus cannot be made on a machine; they are all hand cut and welded by the foremost metal artisans. These tables could be used as side tables or coffee tables. A rare and magnificent Springer design.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 10 of this section is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD ONYX TABLE (page) 10”

Dimensions of each:
W: 37 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

$28,000 for the pair

Ref: coffeetable575

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Medici" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Rare “Medici Coffee Table” in patinated pewter and bronze with engraved figural motifs with hand-painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (signed on top “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). This table was inspired by Michaelangelo’s “ignudi”. The base is a unique sculpture which perfectly complements the table top.

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 pages 98 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption below it includes an in-depth description by Kelvin LaVerne.

W: 61.5 inches
D: 33.5 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Anzolo Fuga Exceptional Hand-Blown Glass Bandiere Vase 1950s - SOLD

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Large hand-blown glass "Bandiere" vase with green, yellow, blue, red and clear rods with hole in the middle by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1950's.  "Bandiere" means "Flag".  This series was so named by the glass blowers at A.V.E.M. because of the way the glass rods laid out before they were blown. This is among Fuga’s most iconic pieces.

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Bandiere Series 1955-58 on page 29, a similar example is shown on page 36.

W: 8 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Unique Customized Hand-Carved African Table 1970s - SOLD

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Unique table with an authentic African hand-carved bench with added artisan bronze fittings and thick custom glass top by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Karl Springer was adept at taking beautiful genuine artifacts and modifying them with his own artistic touches to turn them into his own functional art. This table would function as a side table or coffee table and is super chic.

Reference:
Architectural Digest issue dated January/February 1977, Karl Springer apartment is featured on the cover and inside. On the cover there is a side table similar to this one: a hand-carved bench with artisan bronze fittings and custom glass top.

Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from a former employee of Karl Springer

W: 21 inches
D: 10.5 inches
H: 14.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Artisan Regency Style Mirror with Subtle Antiquing on Outer Panels 1990s

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Beautifully made artisan mirror, architectural design with subtly antiqued beveled perimeter panels, American 1990's. This mirror is a modern take on the Regency Style. The very subtle antiquing is intentional and is very chic and is only on the outer beveled panels.

W: 36 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 59 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

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Naomi Feinberg "Amanecer" Sculpture in Red Granite 1970s

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Extraordinary hand carved organic sculpture "Amanecer" in red granite on a white lacquered wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970s.

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. She is included in the archives of American art at the Smithsonian Institute.

Provenance:  The personal collection of the artist thence her family after her death. In 2020 Lobel Modern did an exhibition on her work:  Naomi Feinberg:  A Woman Sculpting in a Man's World.

W: 17 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 9 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly lacquered base by Lobel Modern.

$12,000

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De Coene Freres Art Deco Cabinet in Mahagony with Bronze Medallions 1930s - SOLD

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Stunning Art Deco cabinet from the Voltaire Series with drop down front in mahogany with 2 artisan bronze medallions, sabots and trim by De Coene Freres, Belgium 1930's. This can be used as a secretary or bar cabinet. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are superb. Comes with original keys.

Reference:
Les Ateliers D’Art De Courtrai De Coene Freres, published by Le Livre Timperman, see page 189 for model reference.

W: 40 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 51.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - completely restored: refinished and metal cleaned, polished and lacquered.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Stunning Monumental "Dome Top Art Deco Mirror" 1980s

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Stunning monumental "Dome Top Art Deco Mirror" with front covered in artisan beveled mirror panels by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror is very impressive in person. Beautifully crafted, this is a classic Karl Springer design.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980s, section “mirrors”, on page 9 there is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD DOME TOP ART DECO MIRROR…..(page) 9”.

W: 38 inches
D: 4.5 inches
H: 83.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

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Karl Springer Pair of "Mandarin Table Lamps" in Deep Blue Glaze 1980s

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Pair of artisan “Mandarin Table Lamps”, ceramic double gourd forms with deep blue mirror glaze, with polished brass bases and hardware by Karl Springer American 1980's. These lamps are exquisite. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with silk cords with line switches. Height is adjustable.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, a page shows this model titled  “KARL SPRINGER LTD  MANDARIN TABLE LAMP…”

Dimensions for each:
Diam: 11.5 inches
H: 34 inches (adjustable to 36 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent - Brass has been polished and lacquered. They have been rewired with new sockets and silk cords with line switches.

$12,000 for the pair

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Pair Of Chic Benches In Wicker In The Style Of Karl Springer 1970s

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Pair of chic benches in white wicker with curving sides and newly reupholstered seats in the style of Karl Springer, American 1970's. Newly reupholstered in linen by Lobel Modern. These are very comfortable.

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

Condition: Excellent - newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.

$7,500 for the pair

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RICHARD MILLE Rose Gold RM 023 Watch

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RICHARD MILLE RM 023 Watch Reference RM023AJRG, Circa 2010’s, 18K rose gold case on a black rubber strap with a deployment titanium clasp, automatic movement with date complication, fixed bezel, black skeleton dial, exhibition case back, sapphire crystal. Very good condition with box. Some scratches in case.

Diam 38mm, thickness: 12mm

$145,000

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Stunning Pair of Artisan Ceramic Cracquele Glaze Table Lamps 1970s - SOLD

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Artisan made ceramic table lamps with craquele glaze, faceted lucite bases and chrome fittings and sockets, American 1970's. The craquele glaze is just beautiful. Lucite has been cleaned and polished. Chrome hardware has been cleaned and polished. Newly rewired with new chrome sockets and silk cords. Riser at top allows the height to be adjusted.

W: 8.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 29 inches (adj to 32)

Shade W: 14.5 inches Shade D: 14.5 inches
Shade H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent - Chrome has been cleaned and polished. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cords with line switches.

SOLD

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ROLEX Rose Gold Cosmograph Daytona Watch - SOLD

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ROLEX Cosmograph Daytona Watch, Oyster Perpetual Collection Reference 116505, ca 2002, 18K Rose gold case on an 18K rose gold oyster bracelet with a deployment clasp, automatic movement with chronograph complication, engraved and tachymeter 18K rose gold bezel, black dial, closed back, sapphire crystal. Excellent condition with box and papers.

Diam 40mm, thickness: 12mm

SOLD

Roberto Estevez Incredible Large Unicorn Sculpture 1979 (Signed and Numbered)

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Exquisite large unicorn bust sculpture in cast resin with inlaid bronze mane, solid engraved brass alicorn, and gold leaf ears on a sculptural solid brass base by Roberto Estevez, American 1979 (signed “Estevez 79” and numbered 1/6 on base). This sculpture is a tour de force of design and artisanship. It is absolutely stunning and quite…magical.

Roberto Estevez was a superbly talented jewelry designer and sculptor. He designed jewelry 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 in beautiful and often exotic materials fit in perfectly with Karl’s own aesthetic and many of Roberto’s sculptures were sold through Karl Springer’s showrooms. His ingenious animal sculptures are considered some of his best work.

W: 11 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 27 inches

Condition: Excellent

$15,000

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ROLEX White Gold Day-Date Watch - SOLD

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ROLEX Day-Date Watch, Oyster Perpetual Collection Reference 118209, ca 2000, 18K white gold case on an 18K white gold strap with a deployment clasp, automatic movement with day and date complications, smooth 18K white gold bezel, silvered dial, closed back, sapphire crystal. Excellent condition with box and papers.

Diam 36mm, thickness: 13mm

SOLD

BVLGARI Rose Gold Diagono Day-Date Watch - SOLD

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BVLGARI Diagono Day-Date Watch Reference 102026, 18K rose gold case on a brown alligator strap with a deployment clasp, automatic movement with day, date, moonphase and retrograde complications, engraved bezel, black dial, exhibition back, sapphire crystal. Excellent condition with certificate of authenticity, instruction manual, calendar setting tools, manufacturer's Box, official sales warranty.

Diam 54mm x 42mm, thickness: 12mm

SOLD

ROLEX Platinum President Day-Date II Watch - SOLD

Rolex President Day-Date II Watch Reference 218206, ca 2009, platinum case on a platinum president bracelet with a deployment clasp, automatic movement with day-date complications, smooth platinum bezel, blue dial, closed back, sapphire crystal. Excellent condition with box and papers.

Diam 42mm, thickness: 13mm

SOLD

Tommi Parzinger Unique and Impressive Illuminated Bar Cabinet 1950s (Signed)

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Rare stunning bar cabinet in artisan parchment lacquer with 4 doors, each with an exquisitely engraved chrome pull, and a beautifully outfitted interior lacquered Chinese red by Tommi Parzinger, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). This was a custom order piece with exquisite details - unique architectural elements at the top, back of bar compartment is mirrored with light above and 3 thick glass shelves. This unit has special hinges so the doors fold completely out of the way for serving. It’s a chic Parzinger masterwork. The flourescent light at the top behind frosted glass has been replaced by a new LED light by Lobel Modern which is much nicer and distributes the light more evenly.

W: 55.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 92 inches

Condition: Excellent - The flourescent light at the top behind frosted glass has been replaced by a new LED light which is much nicer and distributes the light more evenly..

$45,000

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Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Sandstone Sculpture Tables" 1980s - SOLD

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Pair of "Sandstone Sculpture Tables" with bases is cast composite stone with glass tops and brushed bronze caps by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This series was only done for a few years. The forms and materials are superb together. New glass tops fabricated to original specs by Lobel Modern

Reference
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 11 is the smaller model of this table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD 10” DIAMETER SCULPTURE TABLE (page) 11”.

W: 19 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - new glass tops fabricated to original specs by Lobel Modern

SOLD

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Tommi Parzinger Rare Lacquered and Studded Side Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Stunning rare side table/chest model 223 in white lacquer with chrome studs and pull on an ebonized mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (Signed “Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). This piece has been newly relacquered by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog published in the 1960’s shows a drawing of this piece with the model number “223” written below it.

W: 20.5 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent.

SOLD

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