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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 made andirons in polished steel with wrought-iron posts by Danny Alessandro and sold through Holly Hunt, American 1980's. These are modern and timeless.
W: 6.5 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of Serpent Headdresses (A-MANTSHO-NA-TSHOL) in carved wood with pigment by Baga artists, Guinea, Africa, early-20th century. From the Casamance region of Senegal to that of the Fouta Djallon in northern Guinea, the supreme manifesation of spiritual force is referred to as Ninkinanka. Associated with the danger of the boa constrictor and the allure of luminous rainbows, Ninkinanka may satisfy a petitioner’s deepest desires, whether for rain, worldly riches, or to be cured for infertility, but at potentially great cost. In Baga society, celebrations marking the culminatin of male initiation rites have evoked this force through an undulating column rising heavenward, referred to as the “master of medicine”, or a-Mantsho-na-Tshol.
During the 1950’s, Baga communities underwent forced conversion to Islam that led to the abandonment of earlier religious and artistic traditions. A campaign of attacks against those practices resulted in the confiscation and sale or destruction of creations such as these. A decade later, indigenous religious practices were outlawed entirely by the Marxist nation government of Guinea’s first head of state, Sekou Toure. While no record exists of the once dynamic performance genre that incorporated such sculptures, they were likely positioned at the summit of a costume. Secured over the head of an especially strong dancer within a conical framework of palm branches. It was accented with decorative feathers and streamers.
Reference:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, The African Origin of Civilization by Diana Craig Patch and Alisa LaGamma, Spring 2022. There is a photo of this same type of sculpture on page 40 with the description quoted above.
Dimensions of Large Headdress:
W: 12 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 83 inches
Dimensions of Small Headdress:
W: 13 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 61 inches
Condition: Excellent original antique condition
SOLD
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Artisan flower chandelier with round shade made of translucent sea shells, Philippines, 1970's.
Diam: 21 inches
H: 29 inches with chain and canopy (can adjust to spec)
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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 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
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 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 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 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
