Karl Springer Large "Saturn Mirror" with Bronze Outer Glass Ring 1980s

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Large hand-crafted "Saturn Mirror" with large beveled panels, outside arced mirrors in bronze glass, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror was typically done with regular mirror panels. This is a rare variation.

Reference:
KARL SPRINGER LTD Red Binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors”, page 2 shows this model mirror, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD “SATURN” MIRROR (page) 2”.

Diam: 48 inches
D: 1 inch

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

Ref: mirror318

Karl Springer Set Of 3 Iconic Brass and Chrome Candle Holders 1984

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Set of 3 iconic candle holders in gold tinted brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1984. These, like all Karl Springer pieces, are beautifully made. They have been completely restored - replated and lacquered. They are in like-new condition.

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: 7.5 inches
Small H: 13 inches / 18 inches with candle
Big H: 16 inches / 21 inches with candle

Condition: Excellent - completely restored - replated and lacquered. They are in like-new condition.

$7,500 for the set

Ref: accessory244

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Blue Angel" Painted on Bronze and Pewter 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Stunning female nude "Blue Angel" on patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” in bottom right corner). This work retains the original Seymour Gallery label on the back which where the LaVernes showed their finest artworks. The enamel cloisonne gives great depth to 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 work is shown on page 251 in the section titled THE PAINTINGS. The caption reads, “The 1970s BLUE ANGEL is a work in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne.”

W: 25 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 25 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: painting170

Karl Springer "Art Moderne Game Table" in Gunmetal with Shagreen Top 1970s

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Stunning "Art Moderne Game Table" in polished gunmetal with polished chrome accents and tessellated pale plum shagreen top by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This table is a wonderful example of the superb craftsmanship married to the finest materials that made Karl Springer famous. The Art Moderne Series was only in production for a short time.

W: 38 inches
D: 38 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - completely restored. Metal has been professionally polished and lacquered. Shagreen has been cleaned and lacquered.

$25,000

Reference: gametable86

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Odyssey Cabinet" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Very rare and important "Odyssey Cabinet" with ancient Greek motif in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (signed “Kelvin Philip LaVerne” on front of door). Interior has a speckled green lacquer. Drawer and shelf fronts trimmed in bronze. Every element of this cabinet is magnificent. On the left door, there is an artist sketching on the steps of the Parthenon. Kelvin LaVerne explained to Evan Lobel that he drew himself into the scene. Only a few of these were made according to Kelvin, making them extremely rare. A superb 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 cabinet is shown on pages 96-97 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “This magnificent ODYSSEY cabinet was created in the 1960s.” There is an in-depth description of the ODYSSEY by Kelvin LaVerne in the introduction to the book.

W: 59 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 36 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: credenza125

Karl Springer Rare and Stunning Large "Coromandel Screen" 1978 - SOLD

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Rare and exceptional large 6 panel "Coromandel Screen", hand carved and hand-decorated on the front with black and red lacquer and antiqued gold and silver leaf by Karl Springer, American 1978. The back is lacquered black and the fittings are bronze. This screen is a tour de force of design - extremely difficult and time consuming to fabricate, only a few were made. The craftsmanship is off the charts. This is truly a work of art.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, page showing this model is titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD SIX PANEL COROMANDEL SCREEN”

Dimensions:
W for each panel: 18 inches
W (Total without folding): 108 inches
W as shown: 87.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 94 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: screen23

Karl Springer "Classic Parsons Side Tables" in Lacquered Linen early 2003 - SOLD

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"Classic Parsons Side Tables" in beige/sand lacquered linen with brass sabots by Karl Springer LTD, American early-2003 (signed on bottom). Beautifully crafted with clean lines, these tables are timeless.

D: 20 inches
W: 30 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: endtables88

Brueton "Serpent Vase" in Polished Stainless Steel 1980s - SOLD

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Chic “Serpent Vase” in polished stainless steel by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton, American 1980's.

W: 8.5 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: accessory198

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Shaquille O'Neal Limited Edition Watch 2000s

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AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore Shaquille O'Neal Limited Edition Watch, number 166 of 950, Royal Oak Offshore Collection, Reference 26133ST.00.A101CR.01, ca 2000s, stainless steel case on a black alligator strap with red stitching with a stainless steel buckle, automatic movement with chronograph and date complications, fixed stainless steel bezel, black dial, closed back, sapphire crystal. Excellent condition with instruction manual, manufacturer’s box and official sales warranty. Some wear to strap.

Diam 48mm, thickness: 15mm

$26,000

Karl Springer Rare Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Macassar Ebony 1980s - SOLD

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Rare set of 6 "Regency Arm Dining Chairs" in Macassar ebony with upholstered seats and backs by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Elegant lines, superb materials and top notch craftsmanship are the hallmarks of Karl Springer’s designs. These have been newly reupholstered in ivory velvet by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, page 1 shows this model chair with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD REGENCY ARMCHAIR (page) 1.”

Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 33 inches
Arm H: 25.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Very Good - Macassar ebony in very good condition, these have been newly reupholstered in ivory velvet.

SOLD

ref: diningchairs239

IWC Rare Da Vinci Watch in White Gold with Bark Finish 1970's

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IWC Da Vinci Watch, Da Vinci Collection Reference IW9212, ca 1970s, 18K white gold case on an 18K white gold strap with a deployment clasp, automatic movement with date complication, 18K white gold bark bezel, silvered dial, closed back, sapphire crystal. Excellent condition with collateral and service papers dated 2022.

Diam 38mm, thickness: 11mm

$30,000

Gary McCloy Ceramic Vase with Gunmetal and Gold Glazes 1980s - SOLD

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Hand-thrown ceramic vase with metallic gunmetal and gold glazes by Gary McCloy, American 1980s (signed on the bottom "Gary McCloy Los Angeles").

Diam: 11 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: ceramic43

Danny Alessandro Fireplace Tool Set in Lucite and Chrome 1980s - SOLD

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Fireplace tool set in chrome with upright post in Lucite by Danny Alessandro LTD, American 1980's. A very elegant design. Danny Alessandro, Ltd. was sold through Holly Hunt in the 1980’s. This model fireplace tool set was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest in 1983 (see photo).

W: 10 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 35 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent. Minor wear to brush.

Ref: fireplace74

Andy Warhol Turtle 1985 (FS II.360A) -Signed and Numbered) - SOLD

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Turtle screenprint in colors by Andy Warhol 1985, on Lenox Museum Board, signed in pencil, numbered 234/250 (there were also fifty artist's proofs), printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, with his blindstamp and the artist’s copyright stamp on the reverse, published by CBS, Inc., Los Angeles. This print was published to coincide with the 1985 film Turtle Diary written by Harold Pinter. This work is framed in a white lacquer frame with plexi over it.

Reference:
Andy Warhol Prints Catalogue Raisonne 1962-1987 by Feldmann & Schellmann published by Distributed Art Publishers in 2003, this print is shown on page 148: II.360A

Print Size:
W: 39 3/8 inches
H: 31 1/2 inches

Framed Size:
W: 45.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 37.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: warhol5

Chinese Monumental Scholar Stone in Limestone 2006 (with Original Documentation) - SOLD

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Monumental "Gong-shi" (Scholar Stone) in Ling bi (limestone) with carved wood base, China 2006 (with original purchase documentation). Collected in China from the Tang dynasty (618-907 C.E.) onwards, scholar's rocks are natural formations prized for their aesthetic qualities, particularly their unique colors and shapes, as well as their ability to invoke and encapsulate the natural world. Ling bi rocks, or fantastic stones, are shaped by the elements and represent elegant natural beauty. They are thought to possess the special forces of both heaven and earth, the sun and the moon in a natural brilliance. These rocks are highly treasured and have been given in tribute since the Song Dynasty.

W: 15 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 53 inches

Provenance: Throckmorton Fine Art invoice dated 2006

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture188

Karl Springer Unique Large Polished Petrified Wood Orb on Custom Base 1980s - SOLD

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Remarkable unique large polished petrified wood orb on custom brass base by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Exotic materials and superb craftsmanship were the hallmark’s of Karl Springer’s design ethos. Because the petrified wood was organic, it has depth in a way that stone does not. This piece is stunning.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive has a photo of this piece in the NYC showroom in the 1980’s.

Diam: 10 inches
H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture181

Karl Springer Rare Set of 4 Folding Chairs with Polished Chrome and Brass 1980s - SOLD

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Rare set of 4 folding chairs, beautifully crafted in polished brass and chrome with upholstered seats and backs, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Metal has been professionally cleaned and polished, chairs have been newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern. The craftsmanship of these chairs is superb and they are very comfortable.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive has a photo from the Karl Springer LTD showroom in NYC from the 1980’s which shows this model.

Each:
W: 19 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 20 inches

Condition: Very Good - metal has been professionally cleaned and polished, chairs have been newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern. Few light scratches in metal.

SOLD

ref: chairs28

Pierre Paulin Rare and Important "Ribbon Chair" with Original Fabric 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Rare and important "Ribbon Chair", model F582, upholstered with original Jack Lenor Larsen "Momentum" fabric on an ebonized base by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1967 and distributed by Turner Ltd (signed on bottom). This is an early version in the original fabric which is exceedingly rare. This is as good as it gets!

Reference:
Charlotte Fiell and Peter Fiell, Modern Furniture Classics; Since 1945, London, 1991, pp. 97 and 108

Anne Chapoutot, Pierre Paulin: Un Univers de Formes, Paris, 1992, pp. 66-67

Charlotte Fiell and Peter Fiell, 1,000 Chairs, Cologne, 2000. p. 449

David A. Hanks, Anne H. Hoy and Martin P. Eidelberg, Design for Living: Furniture and Lighting 1950-2000, London, 2000, p. 96

W: 39 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 27 inches
Seat H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent - base has been touched up by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

Ref: loungechair113

Karl Springer Chic Telephone Table in Ivory Shagreen 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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Stunning “Telephone Table” covered in ivory shagreen with tapering legs by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed under upper tier with brass label which reads "Karl Springer"). An iconic Springer design with exceptional craftsmanship and materials.

W: 13 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 15.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: occasionaltable158

Karl Springer Rare "Royal Palm 4 Door Cabinet" in Lacquered Goatskin ca. 1990

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"Royal Palm 4 Door Cabinet" in olive/beige color lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American ca. 1990. Interior is finished in green lacquer. This cabinet exemplifies Karl Springer’s superb craftsmanship and fine materials which are unsurpassed. Only a handful of these were made. They are rare.

W: 84 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 34 inches

Provenance: From the collection of a Karl Springer employee who worked in the NYC showroom.

Condition: Excellent

$35,000

ref: credenza95