Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Illuminated "Chan" Engrave Painting 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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"Chan" painting in engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels, hand-brazed sculptured bronze frame, and integrated patinated bronze picture light by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. Signed “Philip and    Kelvin LaVerne” on bottom center with gallery label on back.  Hand-brazing the sculptured frame for this artwork adds another artistic element to the artwork.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this Chan engraved painting is shown on page 52 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “This CHAN engraved painting has a hand-brazed sculptured frame with an integrated light and dates from the 1960s. The LaVernes incorporated lights in some of their paintings. The lights were patinated to match the rest of the work.”

W: 48.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches at light
H: 38.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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West German Studio Made Ceramic Vase with Tribal Motif 1960s - SOLD

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Exceptional studio made ceramic vase with abstract figural tribal motif, West Germany 1960's. "Made in Western Germany" Label on bottom.

Diam: 8 inches
H: 21 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Jacques Fabert "Decouverte" Painting 1962

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Original oil on board "Decouverte" with abstract figural motif by Jacques Fabert. Originally part of an exhibition in San Francisco 1962. Signed and labeled on verso as well as a label of exhibition.

Jacques was born in 1925 in Paris, France and studied at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts in Paris. He has been featured in many one man and group shows. As a result of his life accomplishments Jacques Fabert works are part of many private and corporate collections all over the world. Jacques has taught in diverse American art institutions on both the East and West Coasts. Since 1972, he has been a resident of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He is listed in the Who's Who in American Art, Who's Who and Men of Achievement.

W: 49 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 37 inches    

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

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Pablo Picasso "Danseurs sur fond fonce" Ceramic Plate 1956 - SOLD

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"Danseurs sur fond fonce", a studio made ceramic plate with hook on the back for wall hanging by Pablo Picasso, stamped on back edition of 500, Madoura France 1956.

Reference:

Figure 79 in "Picasso Catalogue of the Printed Ceramics 1949-1971", volume III by Georges Bloch

Diam: 8 inches
H: .5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Nail Sculpture on Lucite Base ca 1975 - SOLD

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Sculpture composed of rusted and steel nails, spherical on a lucite base, sold by Karl Springer, American ca 1975.  Comes with Authentication by Karl Springer's Director of Design.  This sculpture is amazing.

Diam: 12 inches
H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Impressive Scavo Glass Sculpture 1980s (signed) - SOLD

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Exceptional and large scavo glass sculpture on custom bronze base by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980s (etched signature "KARL SPRINGER" on right side of glass).

W: 34 inches
D: 10.5 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Large Artisan Art Deco Vase 1970s - SOLD

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Large artisan glass vase with acid etched Art Deco design by Karl Springer, American 1970's.  This comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the director of Karl Springer's production.

Diam: 9 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Very Good - small chips at mouth of vase

SOLD

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Karl Springer Benin Head on Custom Lucite Base 1970s

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Authentic bronze Benin head on a custom lucite base by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Springer often incorporated fine works of ethnic art into his showroom.

Reference:
Certificate of Authenticity provided by Tom Langevin, who worked with Karl Springer in the 1970s and 1980s.

Diam: 6 inches
H: 14.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

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J. Zimet Abstract Sculpture in Gray Resin 1970s (Signed)

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Organic sculpture in gray resin by J. Zimet, American 1970's (signed "JZ" and label on bottom gives address in Rye New York)

W: 18 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$4,500

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Anzolo Fuga Large Vase with Multicolor Rods 1955 - SOLD

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Large hand-blown glass vase with multicolor rods around top and bottom by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.) Murano Italy, 1955

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M., Acanthus Press 2005, description of the this series on page 41 with examples shown after, a similar example of this piece is shown on page 47.

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.

W: 8.5 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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A.V.E.M. Set of 3 Engraved Colored Obelisks 1950s - SOLD

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Set of 3 obelisks with submerged green and amber glass and engraved on verso by Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1950s

1 Large Amber Obelisk
W: 4 inches
D: 2.5 inches
H: 11.5 inches

2 Green Obelisks
W: 3 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 10.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Giulio Radi "Reazioni Policrome" Vase in Blue Glass with Large Murrhines 1950-2 - SOLD

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A "Reazioni Policrome" vase in blue glass with large murrhines and silver foil by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1950-2

Reference:
Venetian Art Glass: An American Collection 1840-1970, Barovier, pg. 297 illustrates a similar example Il Vetro di Murano Alle Biennali 1895-1972, Barovier, Barovier Mentasti and Dorigato, pg. 66 illustrates a similar example

Diam: 5 inches
H: 11.75 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Giulio Radi "Reazioni Policrome" Vase in Blue Glass with Silver Foil 1950-2 - SOLD

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A "Reazioni Policrome" vase in blue glass with silver foil by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1950-2.

Reference:
Il Vetro di Murano alle Biennali 1895-1972, Barovier, Barovier Mentasti and Dorigato, pg. 61 illustrates technique Venetian Art Glass: An American Collection 1840-1970, Barovier, pg. 295 illustrates similar example Il Vetro di Murano alle Biennali 1895-1972, Barovier, Barovier Mentasti and Dorigato, pg. 61 illustrates technique

Diam: 5 inches
H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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John Konstantin Hansegger Pair of Original Abstract Paintings 1987 & 1988 - SOLD

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Pair of original abstract works on paper in silver frames by John Konstantin Hansegger, Switzerland 1987 & 1988.  Hansegger was born in Switzterland in 1908 and as a young painter moved to Paris and became a member of an artistic circle of avant garde artists, among them Picasso with whom he developed a friendship. Hansegger is one of the few artists to ever paint Picasso’s portrait. He mastered Cubism, Surrealism and invented a unique style. Abstract Parallels filled with symbolic imagery in bright primary colors. Picasso and Swiss Fernand Leger encouraged his career.   He later lived in the United States.

Each:
W: 40.5 inches
D:  .75 inches
H: 34.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Pollio Perelda Hand Blown Glass Vase for Fratelli Toso 1950s - SOLD

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Hand-blown glass vase with large murrhines by Pollio Perelda for Fratelli Toso, Murano Italy, 1950's

Diam: 5.5 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

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Anzolo Fuga Rare "Bandiere" Vase with Multicolor Rods 1955-58 - SOLD

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Large and rare "Bandiere" vase, hand-blown with multicolor rods all around, by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1955-58.  "Bandiere" means "Flag".  This series was so named because of the way the glass rods laid out before they were blown.

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Bandiere Series 1955-58 on page 29 and this piece is shown on page 38.

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.

W: 7 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Anzolo Fuga Pulegoso Glass Vase with Black Spots 1960s - SOLD

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Rare and exceptional hand-blown glass vase, pulegoso glass indented with black spots, by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano 1960's

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M., Acanthus Press 2005, section titled "Various Decorations" pages 198-206, this piece is featured on page 203. 

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.

Diam: 8 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Anzolo Fuga Rare "Pavone" Vase with Applied Murrhines and Rods 1957-60 - SOLD

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Exceptional and rare "Pavone" vase in opaline glass with applied murrhines and rods by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1957-60. 

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M., Acanthus Press 2005, description of the Pavone series on page 97 with examples shown after, this piece is shown on page 107.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece 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.

Diam: 9.5 inches
H: 5.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Anzolo Fuga Iconic "Bandiere" Vase with Multichrome Rods and Hole 1950s - SOLD

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Large and important "Bandiere" vase with white and multichrome rods and hole by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1950's.  "Bandiere" means "Flag".  This series was so named because of the way the glass rods laid out before they were blown.

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 35.

W: 10 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Stunning Box with Malachite and Lapis Lazuli 1970s - SOLD

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Box in stainless steel with cover clad in semi precious malachite and lapis lazuli with silver accents by Karl Springer, American 1970's.  The interior of the box is covered in leather.

W: 8.5 inches
D: 6.5 inches
H: 4 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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