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Naomi Feinberg "Amanecer" Sculpture in Red Granite 1970s

Evan Lobel

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

ref: sculpture177

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

Evan Lobel

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

ref: sculpture185

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne One-of-a-Kind Large "Pas De Trois" Sculpture 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Important one-of-a-kind large hand-brazed sculpture "Pas De Trois" in patinated bronze with green patina by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on base “Philip+Kelvin LaVerne”). In ballet, pas de trois is a French term which refers to a dance between two men and a woman. This work was based on the groundbreaking dance performance "Monotones" by Frederick Ashton which debuted in 1965.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this important sculpture is shown on pages 179 in the section titled The Brazed Series. There is an in depth discussion of this work in the introduction to the book.

Provenance
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 42 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 80 inches

Condition: Excellent

$150,000

Ref: sculpture158

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Karl Springer Set of Stunning Polished Petrified Wood Orbs on Custom Bases 1980s

Evan Lobel

Set of 3 polished petrified wood orbs on custom metal bases by Karl Springer, American 1980's (each retains original labels from the 1980s showing the original prices). Stunning materials and superb craftsmanship were the hallmark’s of Karl Springer’s design ethos. Each one is like a gem. These are sold individually. Shown with the original prices in the 1980’s.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive has photos of these models in the NYC showroom in the 1980’s.

Dimensions:
Light Orb:
Diam: 6 inches
H: 7 inches

Dark Orb:
Diam: 5.5 inches
H: 6 inches

Smaller Orb:
Diam: 3.5 inches
H: 4 inches

Condition: Excellent

Larger orbs: $3,500 each
Smaller orb: $2500

ref: sculpture182

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Torso Table Lamps 1970s (signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare and important “Male and Female Torso” table lamps in Hydro Stone plaster on patinated bronze bases by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970’s (signed "PK LaVerne" on both bases).  These table lamps have been finished with a patina that makes them look like excavated sculptures and are very impressive.  As many of the LaVerne's pieces reference historical civilizations, these reference ancient Greek and Roman sculptures.  New custom shades provided by Lobel Modern. These have been newly rewired with new bronze sockets and silk cord. There is a switch on the back of each lamp which turns both sockets on and off at the same time.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, these lamps are shown on pages 231 in the section titled Other Materials. The caption reads, “MALE AND FEMALE TORSO table lamps in Hydro-Stone plaster that have been patinated by hand to resemble ancient sculptures with patinated bronze bases were created in the 1970s. These lamps are an homage to classical Greco-Roman torso sculptures.”

Provenance:
The Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 16 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 36.5 inches (Adjustable to 39 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent - new lampshades. These have been newly rewired with new bronze sockets and silk cord.

$45,000 for the pair

ref: tablelamps349

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Stuart Devlin Exquisite Centerpiece with Top in Gilt Sterling 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted centerpiece with base in polished sterling silver and top in gilt sterling by Stuart Devlin, England 1970's (stamped “SD” on bottom). Hallmarked for Stuart Devlin, London, Sterling Silver. This piece is simply stunning. Devlin, was a metal artisan whose works reflect a strong sense of Modernist refinement.

Diam: 8.5 inches
H: 4 inches

Condition: Excellent - this piece has been professionally cleaned and polished.

$9,500

Ref: accessory234

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Boeltz Style Large Shell Sculpture in Gold with Malachite Elements 1970s

Evan Lobel

Large shell sculpture model No 22, 24-karat plated "exploded bronze" design with malachite accents, in the manner of Claude Victor Boeltz, France 1970's. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in the early 1970s, were carried by luxury retailers Fred Joaillier and Cartier Paris.

Reference:
Claude Victor Boeltz catalog published in the 1980’s shows a color photograph of this model and a drawing of it with the notation “#22” below.

Dimensions:
W: 15 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

ref: accessory236

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Naomi Feinberg "Lithic" Sculpture In Green Italian Granite 1970s

Evan Lobel

Hand carved sculpture “Lithic” in Green Italian granite on an ebonized 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: 3.5 inches
D: 3.5 inches
H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

ref: sculpture180

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Naomi Feinberg "Tranquillo" Sculpture In Grey Italian Marble 1970s

Evan Lobel

Exceptional hand carved sculpture “Tranquillo” in Grey Italian marble by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970’s.

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: 7.5 inches
D: 6.5 inches
H: 23 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: sculpture179

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Naomi Feinberg "Morceau" Sculpture In Red Italian Marble 1977 (Signed and Dated)

Evan Lobel

Hand carved sculpture “Morceau” in red Italian marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1977 (signed “NF 77” on back of sculpture)

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: 5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 13.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

ref: sculpture179

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Naomi Feinberg "Aztec" Sculpture In Sandstone 1970s

Evan Lobel

Extraordinary hand carved sculpture “Aztec” in sandstone on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970’s.

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: 9 inches
D: 5.5 inches
H: 28 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: sculpture178

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Naomi Feinberg "The Ancient" Sculpture In Italian Marble 1977 (Signed and Dated)

Evan Lobel

Extraordinary hand carved sculpture “The Ancient” in Italian marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1977 (signed “NF 77” on back of sculpture)

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: 6.5 inches
D: 5.5 inches
H: 24 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: sculpture176

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Naomi Feinberg "Wild Spirit" Sculpture in Italian Marble 1970s

Evan Lobel

Hand-carved “Wild Spirit” sculpture in Italian marble on a white lacquered wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970’s. This is a stunning work by a renowned American sculptor.

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 and then her family after her death. This piece was part of Lobel Modern's exhibition:  Naomi Feinberg:  A Woman Sculpting in a Man's World.

W: 9 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 35 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: sculpture129

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Painting "Rhapsody #1" 1972 (Signed and Dated)

Evan Lobel

"Rhapsody #1", a vibrant Abstract Expressionist painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne with hand-brazed sculptured frame by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1972 (signed “Philip K. LaVerne” in metal with original gallery labels on back). The unique engraved frame adds dynamism to this work. This piece was originally made for an art show (see label on back). The LaVernes did several works based on music.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this painting is shown on page 257 in the section The Paintings. The caption reads, “The 1972 RHAPSODY #1 in patinated bronze and pewter and engraved with enamel cloisonne is set in a hand-brazed sculptured engraved frame. This is another work based on music.”

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.

W: 31 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 35 inches

Condition: Excellent

$35,000

ref: painting167

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