212-242-9075
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
Filtering by Category: ART
Handblown glass vase with black, blue, and copper murrhines by Vittorio Ferro, Murano Italy, 1990’s. Vittorio Ferro has been a glass master since the 1950’s when he worked for Fratelli Toso. His murrhines and rods are unique because he makes them himself.
H: 12.5 inches
W: 6 inches
D: 4 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Exceptional handblown glass vessel with glass fragments, rods and murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1958-68
Literature: Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "GLASS FRAGMENTS, RODS, AND MURRINE 1958-1968", pages 113 through 118.
Provenance: This piece was purchased directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1950’s and 60’s.
H: 7.5 inches
Diam: 10 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: fuga89a
Round handblown “Murrine Incatenate” vase in white translucent glass with colorful murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, circa 1959.
Literature: Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, similar pieces published in the section titled "Murrine Incatenate". Rosa Baoriver-Mentasti knew Fuga personally and spent 2 years researching the book with full access to the A.V.E.M. archive. It is the definitive monograph on Fuga's work.
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 1950’s and 60’s.
H: 9.5 inches
Diam: 9 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: fuga43
Round handblown “Murrine Incatenate” vase in opaline glass with colorful murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy circa 1960
Literature: Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, this piece is illustrated on page 141. Rosa Baoriver-Mentasti knew Fuga personally and spent 2 years researching the book with full access to the A.V.E.M. archive. It is the definitive monograph on Fuga's work.
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 1950’s and 60’s.
H: 8 inches
Diam: 9 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: fuga43
Handblown glass "Graffito" vase, blue with gold foil and air bubbles in the glass, by Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy, 1970's (Signed "Barovier & Toso Murano").
H: 12.5 inches
W: 6.5 inches
D: 5.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: glass76
Hand-blown glass vase, irridized with internal and external decoration, by A.V.E.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, 1960's.
H: 14.5 inches
Diam: 6.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: nason2
Studio made Brutalist raven sculpture, American 1975 (signed and dated by artist)
H: 40 inches
W: 35 inches
D: 12 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: sculpture66
Large "spray" sculpture in copper with lucite base in the manner of Harry Bertoia, American 1970's
H: 38 inches
D: 36 inches
$2,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: sculpture64
Welded bird sculpture on onyx base by Curtis Jere, American, 1970's
H: 29 inches
W: 17 inches
D: 14 inches
$3,000
Condition: Very Good - some chips on stone base
Ref: sculpture33
Solid brass sea turtle with removable shell to expose internal compartment, American, 1970's
H: 7 inches
W: 18.5 inches
D: 27 inches
SOLD
Condition: Very Good - brass has a beautiful patina
Ref: sculpture102
Pair of large obelisks with beveled mirrored panels and brass accents, American 1970's
H: 36 inches
W: 11 inches
D: 11 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: sculpture88
Pair of large and exceptional fluted vases with light Venetian gold leaf by Karl Springer, American 1980's (retains original tag from the Karl Springer showroom - shown in photo)
H: 20 inches
Diam: 11 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: accessory137
Korrigum skull with custom fabricated nickel mount, American, 1970s. The Korrigum is from Burkina Faso (West Africa) and they very are few in number. This type of skull is extremely rare.
H: 33 inches
W: 14 inches
D: 26 inches
$7,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: sculpture85
"The Mountain Stream", original oil on canvas by Tadashi Asoma, American, 1974. (Signed Asoma '74 on front and Findlay Gallery label on verso). Asoma is a well-known painter and this is a fine example of his work.
H: 41 inches
W: 41 inches
D: 1.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: painting134
“Abstract Fables,” silkscreen by Henry Mark, American, 1953. Edition of 22, stamped with initials, and signed on verso.
H: 20 inches
W: 24.5 inches
D: 0.5 inches
$3,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: painting14
Abstract print set in a polished stainless steel panel by Harris G. Strong, American 1970's. Label on back reads “Harris G. Strong Incorporated”.
H: 25 inches
W: 19 inches
D: 1.5 inches
$3,500
Condition: Very Good
Ref: painting133
Abstract Venetian cityscape painting by Oliver Charles, Venice, 1959. (Signed "Olivier Charles 59, Venezia” on top left)
H: 22 inches
W: 29 inches
D: 1.5 inches
$4,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: painting61
“Lac Iman,” abstract oil in heavy impasto on canvas by Pierre Bosco, French, 1955 (signed Bosco on front and gallery label on verso). Will frame to client's needs.
H: 24 inches
W: 36 inches
D: 1 inches
$5,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: painting73
"Ebb Tide", acrylic on canvas, by Brady Legler, American 2013 (signed and dated on verso). Brady Legler is a talented painter and jewelry designer. His works are an exploration of the way textures interact with colors to evoke a visceral response. His works have been featured in Elle Decor, Modern Magazine, and Hunger UK Magazine. Bio available upon request.
H: 43.5 inches
W: 4 feet 5.5 inches
D: 2 inches
SOLD
Condition: New
Ref: legler10
“Blue Manta", acrylic on canvas, by Brady Legler, American 2013 (signed and dated on verso). Brady Legler is a talented painter and jewelry designer. His works are an exploration of the way textures interact with colors to evoke a visceral response. His works have been featured in Elle Decor, Modern Magazine, and Hunger UK Magazine. Bio available upon request.
H: 4 ft. 8 inches
W: 40 inches
D: 1.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: New
Ref: legler9
