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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.

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Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne Complex Abstract Figural Painting "Embrace" 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Abstract Expressionist figural painting “Embrace” in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with colorful hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970s (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on bottom right corner). This beautiful work incorporates a sculptured frame. Both Philip and Kelvin LaVerne were highly skilled artists and created unique paintings and works of art. This stunning work showcases their unique and superb talents.

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 256 in the section titled The Paintings. The caption reads, “The 1970s EMBRACE, in patinated bronze and pewter and engraved with hand-painted enamels, was set in a unique sculpture frame.”

W: 43 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 50 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: painting157

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tags Laverne 5, sold Art 7

Anzolo Fuga Large Hand-Blown Glass "Murrine Incatenate" Vase ca 1960

Evan Lobel

Exceptional large hand-blown glass vase from the “Murrine Incatenate” series, incalmo with green and pink sections and spiraling yellow and blue murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.). Murano Italy, ca. 1960. This is one of the largest glass designs by Fuga. The artisanship is superb and the colors and movement are breathtaking.

Literature:  Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, published by Acanthus Press in 2005, section titled "MURRINE INCATANATE 1959-60", with a description of the series on page 122 and two examples of this model shown on pages 144 and 145.

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 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

H: 19.5 inches
Diam: 5.5 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA1, GLASS4

Alex Katz "Large Head of Vincent" Print 1982 (Signed and Numbered) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Impressive framed "Large Head of Vincent", a sugarlift aquatint on paper, signed and numbered 50/50 on the lower left corner by Alex Katz, American 1982. This was an edition of 50 with 10 artists proofs printed by Orlando Condeso, Condeso & Brokopp Studios and published by Brooke Alexander, Inc., New York. The frame is wood with lucite. This work has a great scale and presence. There is currently a retrospective on Alex Katz at the Guggenheim Museum - it’s excellent. We highly recommend seeing it.

Reference:
Alex Katz Prints: Catalogue Raisonné 1947-2011, Schröder, pg. 149, no. 155

Provenance:
Private Collection New Jersey

W: 39.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 65.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Few small scratches on protective lucite.

SOLD

ref: print25

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Karl Springer Large Authentic Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base 1980s - SOLD

Eric McNatt

Authentic hand-carved African sculpture, woman's head with four horns, by the Ekoi tribe in Nigeria with a suede base by Karl Springer, American, 1980's (photo of original Karl Springer tag included). The horns are representations of ethnic hair styling. Karl Springer had a scout who traveled the world seeking out exceptional handcrafted ethnic art pieces. Karl Springer mounted them on custom bases and sold them in his showroom. Photo from Karl Springer's showroom in the 1980's displays the African art he carried.

W:  27 inches
D:  25 inches
H:  30.5 inches

SOLD

Condition:  Excellent

Ref: sculpture98

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tags KARLSPRINGER3, sold Art 7

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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categories ART
tags NAOMI FEINBERG, SCULPTURES3

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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tags NAOMI FEINBERG, SCULPTURES3

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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categories ART
tags SCULPTURES3, NAOMI FEINBERG

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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tags NAOMI FEINBERG, SCULPTURES3

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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tags NAOMI FEINBERG, SCULPTURES3

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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tags NAOMI FEINBERG, SCULPTURES3

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Unique Pair of Paintings "Redemption" 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Pair of unique Impressionist paintings "Redemption" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed twice on one and once on the other “Kelvin Philip LaVerne”). One painting shows a person on the ground as other look on; the second shows a second person on the ground showing affection and kindness.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, engraved paintings are discussed in the introduction and shown in the section The Paintings.

Paintings are identical in size:
Each:

W: 12.5 inches
H: 12.5 inches
D: 1 inch

Condition: Excellent

$15,000 for the pair

Ref: painting169

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categories ART
tags paintings / prints 2, Laverne 5

Naomi Feinberg "Organic" Sculpture in Serpentine Marble 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand carved “Organic” sculpture in serpentine 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: 15 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent 

SOLD

ref: sculpture130

 

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categories ART
tags NAOMI FEINBERG, sold Art 7

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

Evan Lobel

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Hand carved “Stretto” sculpture in Vermont Marble mounted on  an ebonized wooden base 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: 12 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture120

 

 

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tags NAOMI FEINBERG, sold Art 7

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown "Pavone" Vase With Murrines circa 1958 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand-blown glass vase from the “Pavone Series”, in pink pulegoso glass with red and blue murrines, by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.) Murano Italy, circa 1958.

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M., Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the “Pavone Series” is on page 97 and examples are shown on pages 98 through 112.

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 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

H: 14 inches
Diam: 8.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: fuga106

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tags ANZOLOFUGA1, sold Art 7

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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tags paintings / prints 2, Laverne 5, SCULPTURES3

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Impressionist Female Nude Painting on Bronze 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

One-of-a-kind Impressionist paining with seated female nude, hand-painted enamels on curved and patinated brazed bronze panel, by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on bottom right corner). This work is a tour de force of artisanship. The panel itself is seamlessly welded into a 3 dimensional surface on 2 different curves. The bronze is brazed, engraved and textured to give it depth and then hand-painted with enamels. This work is remarkable.

W: 31.5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 33 inches

Condition: Excellent

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

SOLD

ref: painting164

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tags Laverne 5, sold Art 7

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Pink Vase with Rings 1963-68 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Hand-blown pink craquele glass vase from the Rings Series with 3 necks and 4 rings by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, 1963-68. The Rings Series by Fuga is a tour de force of originality and artisanship.

Literature:  Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "RINGS 1963-68", a similar model is shown on page 188.

W: 7.5 inches
D: 4.5 inches
H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: fuga60

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tags sold Art 7, ANZOLOFUGA 2

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Bandiere Vase with Multicolor Rods 1955-58

Evan Lobel

Hand-blown glass vase from the Bandiere Series with multicolor vertical rods by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, 1955-6. The clear and white rods interspersed among the colored rods creates a very striking design.

Literature: 
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "BANDIERE 1955-58", a similar model is shown on page 39.

W: 5.5 inches
D: 5.5 inches
H: 11.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$10,000

Ref: fuga60

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tags GLASS4, ANZOLOFUGA 2

Anzolo Fuga Rare and Stunning Set of 11 Hand-Blown Astrale Plates/Bowls Early-1960s

Evan Lobel

Rare set of 11 Astrale hand-blown plates/shallow bowls with unique large complex murrhine at bottom by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Italy early-1960's. This set includes 6 plates and 4 shallow bowls and 1 smaller plate that retains the original AVEM stickers. These were incredibly hard to execute. There are only a few pieces from the Astrale Series known to exist, including one shown in the 1960 Biennale. These is a mesmerizing set by Anzolo Fuga.

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 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Astrale Series 1960-65 on page 169, this set was cataloged by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti for her book and one piece from this set is shown on page 170 with the description, “Astrale plate, one of six, variation, 1960-65, diam. 24.75 cm.”

Each:
Diam: 10 inches
Bowl H: 3 inches
Plate H: 1.5 inches

Small Plate:
Diam: 9 inches
H: 1.5 inches


Condition: Excellent

$15,000 for the set

ref: fuga122

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categories ART, OTHER ITEMS
tags ANZOLOFUGA1, GLASS4, SERVICEWARE

Ercole Barovier Rare Handblown Glass "Alterni" Vase 1958

Eric McNatt

Rare and important handblown glass "Alterni" vase in clear and light blue tessere edged in darker blue by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, 1958. Alterni pieces are exquisite and very rare.

Literature: Ercole Barovier 1889-1974, Marsilio Editori, this technique illustrated pg. 140.

Reference:
Wright Auctions: Important Italian Glass sale on May 23, 2018. Lot 183. Exactly the same model sold for $21,250.

Provenance
Private Collection New York

Restoration
None - excellent condition

H: 7.5 inches
Diam: 6 inches

$25,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: glass77

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categories ART
tags GLASS4