Anzolo Fuga Rare Large Hand Blown "Iceberg" Vase ca. 1968 - SOLD

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Large and exceptional hand-blown "Iceberg" vase with opaline glass by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca. 1968. Pieces from this series are incredibly rare. This was one of the last series that Fuga did at A.V.E.M.

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Iceberg series is on page 193 and this piece is shown on page 197. 

Diam: 6 inches
H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: fuga60

A.V.E.M. Large Hand-Blown "Murrine Giganti" Vase 1960 - SOLD

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Large hand-blown glass vase with complex colorful murrhines from the “Murrine Giganti” Series by Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.VE.M., Murano Italy, c 1960. This enormous vase is simply exquisite.

Literature:
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, published by Arnoldsche in 2020, the drawing for a piece in this series is shown on page 118 along with a photo of that model with the same murrhines.

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: 7.5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: avem26

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Contemplation" Engraved Painting 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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“Contemplation,” an engraved painting in patinated bronze and pewter with deep blue enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed). The coloration of this work is extraordinary.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this engraved painting is shown on page 19. The caption reads, “CONTEMPLATION, a painting in patinated bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne, was created in the 1960s.”

W: 18 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 24.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Naomi Feinberg "Embrace" Sculpture in Vermont Marble 1960s - SOLD

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Hand carved “Embrace” sculpture in Vermont Marble by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960’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.

Provenance:  The personal collection of the artist and then her family after her death.  This piece is part of the Lobel Modern's exhibition:  Naomi Feinberg:  A Woman Sculpting in a Man's World currently on exhibition in our Exhibit Gallery across the hall from our showroom.

W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Exellent

SOLD

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Naomi Feinberg "Resilience" Sculpture in White and Orange Marble 1970s - SOLD

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Large organic hand-carved “Resilience” in white and orange 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.

Provenance:  The personal collection of the artist and then her family after her death.  This piece is part of the Lobel Modern's exhibition:  Naomi Feinberg:  A Woman Sculpting in a Man's World currently on exhibition in our Exhibit Gallery across the hall from our showroom.

W: 12.5 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture128

Naomi Feinberg "When Gentle Things Were Said" Sculpture in Italian Marble 1970s - SOLD

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Large hand-carved sinuous “When Gentle Things Were Said” sculpture in 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.

Provenance:  The personal collection of the artist and then her family after her death.  This piece is part of the Lobel Modern's exhibition:  Naomi Feinberg:  A Woman Sculpting in a Man's World currently on exhibition in our Exhibit Gallery across the hall from our showroom.

W: 10.5 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 27 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture125

Roberto Estevez Ostrich Egg and Sea Shell Bird Sculpture 1968 (Signed) - SOLD

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Original bird sculpture in etched pewter and brass with incorporated ostrich egg and sea shell on a bronze base by Roberto Estevez, American 1968 (signed “Estevez 68” on bottom). This is a unique sculpture and showcases the artisanship and intricacy of Roberto Estevez’s designs.

Roberto Estevez was a renown jewelry designer and sculptor. He designed jewelry for Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels as well as Tiffany. He had extraordinary talent in creating whimsical sculptures of animals and insects incorporating sea shells, ostrich eggs and other organic materials. He also created more serious works in small editions, mostly in bronze and brass, including those of monkeys and the human form, both male and female. Roberto Estevez was Karl Springer’s life partner until his death in the 1980’s. Estevez’s sophisticated and elegant designs fit in perfectly with Karl’s own aesthetic and Karl sold many of Roberto’s pieces through his showrooms.

W: 8 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 8 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Glass Charger with Rings of Murrhines 1950s

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Hand-blown glass charger, aquamarine with concentric rings of polychrome murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M)., Murano Italy, 1955-60. Hand-blowing a glass charger of this size and complexity is extremely difficult.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. published in 2005 by Acanthus Press. Various models throughout showing the use of polychrome murrhines.

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 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 17 inches
H: 2.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$10,000

ref: fuga60

Anzolo Fuga Charger with Multi-Color Murrhines 1950s

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Large handblown glass charger with multi-color murrhines and spiral decoration by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy. 1950's. Hand-blowing large chargers of this size and complexity is extremely challenging.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. published in 2005 by Acanthus Press. There are numerous examples shown using multicolor murrhines and this type of spiral decoration, particularly in the Murrine Encatenate series.

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: 18 inches
H: 2.5 inches

$10,000

Condition: Excellent

ref: fuga60

Anzolo Fuga Charger with Rings of Murrhines 1950s

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Large hand-blown glass charger with 3 concentric rings of multi-color murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1950's.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. published in 2005 by Acanthus Press. Various models throughout showing the use of polychrome murrhines.

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 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 18 inches
H: 2.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$10,000

ref: fuga60

Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Large Hand-Blown Glass Charger 1966 (Signed)

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Large hand-blown glass charger with mezza filigrana and white glass center by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano Italy, 1966 (signed on bottom “Venini Italia TW”). Tapio Wirkkala was one of the most important Finnish mid-century designers.  He collaborated with Venini to make unique glass art pieces.

Reference:
Venini Catalogue Raisonne 1921-1986 by Anna Venini Diaz de Santillana, published in 2000 by Skira editore, plate 142 shows 2 vessels by Tapio Wirkkala “Filigrane di Tapio” 1972.

Diam: 20.5 inches
H: 2 inches

Condition:  Excellent

$4,500

ref: glass106

Karl Springer Pair of Monumental Hand-Blown Scavo Glass Urns 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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Pair of monumental hand-blown glass urns/vases, black with scavo (rough) finish, by Seguso (Murano, Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom “KARL SPRINGER”). These are artisan glass pieces and are made by hand. It is rare to find a pair of these. They are very impressive.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, shows the lamp version of these urns.

Diam: 14.5 inches
H: 25.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: glass74

Pair of Large Solid Lucite Obelisks 1970s

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Pair of beautifully made impressive large solid lucite obelisks, American 1970's. These are a stand out in any room.

W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 27.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500 for the pair

ref: accessory209

Harry Irving Gates "Rows End" Mixed Media sculpture 1961 - SOLD

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Mixed media sculpted abstract art "Rows End” by Harry Irving Gates, American 1961 (signed and dated on front and original gallery label on back).

A professor of sculpture from 1964 at George Washington University in Washington DC, Harry Irving Gates became Professor Emeritus in 2002. A talented artist who worked in various mediums, he creates mixed media works as well as large-scale abstract sculpture. His work is in numerous collections including that of the Chase Manhattan Bank in New York, the Corcoran Gallery in Washington DC, and Washington ans Lee University in Virginia.

Dimensions With Frame

H:  28.5 inches
W: 36.5 inches
D:  1.5 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: painting136

Hand-Blown Murano Glass Dish With Aventurine 1950s - SOLD

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Hand-blown clear glass dish with aventurine (gold) inclusions, Murano Italy, 1950's.

Diam: 10.5 inches
H: 2 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: glass84

Aldo Nason Handblown Glass Vase with Silver and Gold Foil 1960s

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Hand-blown glass vase, multicolor with silver and gold foils encased in clear layer of glass by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960's;. At A.V.E.M. artists were constantly experimenting and many pieces were unique works of art. There is a larger piece that is from the same series also offered for sale.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

H: 6.5 inches
Diam: 7 inches

$7,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: Nason9

Aldo Nason Handblown Glass Vase with Gold and Silver Foil 1960s

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Hand-blown glass vase, multicolor with silver and gold foils, iridized with blue around the mouth, by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960's. At A.V.E.M. artists were constantly experimenting and many pieces were unique works of art. There is a smaller piece that is from the same series also offered for sale.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 7 inches
H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

Ref: nason8

Giulio Radi Hand Blown Glass Vase with Gold Foil And Murrhines Ca 1950

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Hand-blown green glass vase model 80 with gold foil and murrhines, from the Reazione Policrome Series, A perle (or Leopoardo) by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca 1950. These rare pieces are like jewels.

Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 48 and 49 show the original drawing of this piece along with a similar example.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 6 inches
H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

ref: radi1

Giulio Radi Red Glass Vessel with Silver Foil and Murrhines Ca 1950

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Hand-blown red glass vase model 33 with silver foil and murrhines, from the Reazione Policrome Series, A perle (or Leopoardo) by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca 1950. The shape, color and execution are stunning. Radi’s pieces are like jewels.

Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 48 thru 55 show similar pieces by Radi with the same technique. There is an original drawing by Radi of this piece on page 299.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 5 inches
H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

ref: radi16

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown "Murrine Incantante" Vase ca 1959

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Hand-blown vase from the Murrine Incatenate series, yellow glass with red and blue murrhines, by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM, Murano Italy, ca 1959. These Murrine Incatanate pieces are bold and graphic and unique works of art by one of the most important Murano glass designers.

Literature:  Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "MURRINE INCATENATE 1959-60", pages 122 through 160. There is a picture of this vase shown on page 139.

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.

W: 5 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 15 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga107