Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Sculpture Dining/Game Table with Glass Top 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Sculpture dining/game table with hand-welded pewter base finished in bronze tones with negative space and thick glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed on top “PK LaVerne”). This is a unique sculpture which can take a larger glass top. We can customize for you. It’s a magnificent sculpture by the LaVernes.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown on page 187 in the section The Brazed Series. The caption reads, “This 1970s work is a unique hand-brazed sculpture incorporating negative space finished in bronze tones with a glass top.”

Dimensions as shown with glass:
Diam: 48 inches
H: 28.5 inches

Base:
Diam: 21 inches
H: 27.5 inches

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Unique Collage "Hellenic Memories" 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Large wall-hanging framed collage “Hellenic Memories” in patinated and engraved metals with hand-painted enamels with partial figural elements by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne”). There are partial Greek figures engraved on both the left and right sides of this work. This work is unique.

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 in the section The Paintings on pages 246. The caption reads, “HELLENIC MEMORIES, a unique collage in patinated and engraved bronze, copper and pewter, was created in the 1970s…Kelvin LaVerne commented: “We wanted to evoke the feeling of an archeological find, a piece of something perhaps broken and shaped by time, capturing time past: history.”

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.

W: 40.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 46.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Generation" Sculpture 1970s (Signed)

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Rare and important sculpture "Generation" with cast bronze figures and table top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1970’s (signed, “Phillip K. Laverne” on table top.) Retains original showroom label with the title, “Admiration” - this was the original title of this work and the LaVernes decided that Generation was a better descriptive title so they changed it. There is support under the table top so that this piece can also serve as a coffee table or bench. The pieces from the Cast Series are among the LaVernes’ most important.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this sculpture is shown on pages 150-151 in the section The Cast Series. The caption reads, “The 1970s GENERATION is a bronze sculpture with a tabletop in patinated bronze and pewter with engraving and enamel cloisonne. Kelvin LaVerne notes on this work: “ The two children supporting the top symbolize the next generation, as well as every man and woman, the child we have been. The cat represents the family pet. Although freestanding, Philip designed a very unique sculptured top and platform for the piece, to create a more contemporary version as well as uniting the figures visually. ”

W: 70 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 36 inches
Table H: 18.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$48,000

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Karl Springer Large Art Deco Urn with Copper Leaf 1980s - SOLD

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Large and exceptional Art Deco urn in bronze with applied copper leaf and blue enamel with disc feet by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale and opulent colors make this urn a stand out. It’s absolutely magnificent.

Reference:
LOBEL MODERN ARCHIVE, There is a photograph of a pair of these urns shown on a Bauhaus Dining Table in the Karl Springer showroom in the 1980s.

Diam: 15 inches
H: 25 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Leda and the Swan" Unique Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Unique wall sculpture in Hydro Stone plaster with bronze frame depicting the myth of Leda and the Swan by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “PK LaVerne” on frame). Leda and the Swan is a Greek myth which the LaVernes revisited with several different works. In the myth, Zeus transforms himself into a beautiful swan and seduces Leda who he is in love with. This work is loosely based on a painting done by Michelangelo in 1530. The LaVernes were very knowledgeable about art history and had a deep fascination with historical cultures. It’s a stunning work of art.

Reference: Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this artwork is shown in the section OTHER MATERIALS on page 229. The caption reads, “THE LEDA AND THE SWAN wall sculpture was crafted in the 1970s in patinated Hyrdo Stone plaster with a patinated bronze frame. This work is based pm Michelangelo’s painting of Leda and the Swan from 1530.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 21.5 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent - new felt and wire hanger on back

SOLD

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Karl Springer Rare Pair of Large Hand-Blown Glass Vases 1980s - SOLD

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Pair of large hand-blown glass vases with serpentine coil overlay design in scavo finish by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale of these vases is very impressive. Seguso Vetri d’Arte artisans made all of Springer’s hand-blown glass objects.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive contains several photos of the Karl Springer showroom in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s showing Karl Springer scavo glass vases.

Dimensions for each:
Diam: 13 inches
H: 17.5 / 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Introspection" Pierced Bronze Painting 1970s (Signed)

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Rare pierced bronze painting "Introspection" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant hand painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (Signed “Kelvin P. LaVerne” on bottom right). Pierced bronze paintings are a genre which was created by the LaVernes and are among their most complex and beautiful works. Behind the front of the painting, which has sections that have been delicately cut away by hand, is a back panel which adds color and depth to the work.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this artwork is shown on page 264 in the section THE PAINTINGS. The caption reads, “The 1970s INTROSPECTION is a pierced bronze painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels.” There is an in-depth discussion of the pierced bronze paintings on pages 264-265.

W: 27 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 33 inches

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

Condition: Excellent

$35,000

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Pair of Stunning "Galatea" Bronze Table Lamps 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Pair of rare and unique Galatea Table Lamps with cast female nude sculptures set on patinated bronze bases by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “P.K. LaVerne” on back of each base, as well as “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on one of the sculptures’ legs). The female figures are based on the myth of Pygmalion, a sculptor who makes an ivory statue representing his ideal woman and then falls in love with his own creation, which he names Galatea; the goddess Venus brings the statue to life in answer to his prayer. The LaVernes did a number of enchanting artworks based on mythology. These lamps are absolutely stunning. They have been rewired with new sockets and silk cords.

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 170-171 in the section titled The Cast Series. The caption reads, “The 1970s GALATEA lamps include cast patinated bronze figures on patinated bronze bases. The beautiful curves of the bases complement the cast female figures perfectly. The LaVernes did several works about the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea.”

Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 17 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 26 inches (Adjustable to 22 inches)
Shade W: 16 inches
Shade D: 10 inches
Shade H: 10 inches

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

SOLD

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Karl Springer Large Hand-Blown Glass Hurricane Candle Holder 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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Large hand-blown glass hurricane candle holder by Seguso VA (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (etched "KARL SPRINGER" on bottom). As with all artisan glass Springer designs, this hurricane is beautifully made and visually stunning. This is designed in 2 pieces which fit together so that the top part comes off and can be easily cleaned.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive contains several photos of the Karl Springer showroom in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s that show this model hurricane.

Diam: 12.5 inches
H: 23.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "The Passion" Unique Female Nude Painting 1970 (Signed) - SOLD

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"The Passion", a unique Impressionist painting on patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with blue enamels, intricate design and stepped bronze framing by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970 (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” in metal with original gallery label on back). The LaVernes were very adept at painting and sculpting the human body. The gallery label on the back is from the Seymour Gallery which was where the LaVernes showed their finest artworks.

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 pages 254-255 in the section titled The Paintings. The caption reads, “THE PASSION, dating from the 1970s, was created in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with muted enamel cloisonne and a unique pebbled finish. This totally modern work has its roots in the historical painting of The Rebirth of Venus by Alexandre Cabanel from 1863. It is a celebration of female sensuality.”

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.

W: 39.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 25 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Scavo Glass Vase 1980's (Signed) - SOLD

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Large hand-blown glass vase, white with scavo (rough) finish, by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom “KARL SPRINGER”). This form is quite rare. The scale of Springer’s hand-blown glass vases makes them exceptional.

Seguso executed Karl Springer’s hand-blown Venetian glass pieces which were typically with a scavo finish.

W: 14 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Vase With Glass Fragments, Rods and Murrhines 1960s - SOLD

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Exceptional handblown glass vase with glass fragments at top, rods at bottom and murrhines around the center by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s. This series utilizing glass fragments is rare.

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, a similar piece is shown on page 116.

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: 11.5 inches
Diam: 7 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

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Anzolo Fuga Vase with Vertical Rods 1955-56

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Hand-blown vase with vertical rods by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, 1955-6. The colorful rods interspersed among the white 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 "VERTICAL RODS 1955-56", this model is shown on page 68.

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, an archival photo of this model is shown at the top right corner of page 221. The original drawing for this piece is shown on page 314, bottom center.

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: 6.5 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 12 inches

$10,000

Condition: Excellent

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Anzolo Fuga Vase with Glass Fragments, Rods and Murrhines 1960s

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Exceptional handblown glass vase with glass fragments, rods and murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s. The pieces with glass fragments are rare and were difficult to execute. This piece has white glass behind the color rods which makes it visually stunning.

Reference:  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, a similar piece is shown on page 116.

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: 12 inches
Diam: 7 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

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Anzolo Fuga Vase with Glass Fragments, Rods and Murrhines 1960s

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Exceptional handblown glass vase with glass fragments, rods and murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s. The pieces with glass fragments are rare and were difficult to execute. They are stunning.

Reference:  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, a similar piece is shown on page 116.

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: 11.5 inches
Diam: 8 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

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Anzolo Fuga Exceptional Hand Blown Vase with Glass Fragments 1960s - SOLD

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Hand-blown glass vase with glass fragments, rods with aventurine and murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s.

Reference:
Literature:  Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "GLASS FRAGMENTS, RODS, ANDMURRINE 1958-1968", pages 113 through 118 show pieces done with the same technique.

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.

Diam: 8 inches
H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Anzolo Fuga "Transennati" Vase With Unique Variation 1962 - SOLD

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Handblown "Transennati" (Barriers) vase, model 15116, with multicolor rods and murrhines designed by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, ca. 1962.

Reference:

Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, section titled “Transennati”, a similar piece is illustrated on page 178. 

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, Archival photos for this series with model numbers are shown on page 229, bottom..

Provenance: These pieces were purchased 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.

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

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Naomi Feinberg "Fractured Planet" Sculpture in Italian Red Levanto 1960s

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Extraordinary hand carved “Fractured Planet” sculpture in Italian Red Levanto marble on an ebonized wood 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: 13 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

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Giulio Radi Vase with Colorful Murrhines ca 1950 - SOLD

Hand-blown glass vase, green glass with gold foil and red and blue murrhines, by Giulio Radi for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy ca 1950. This vase is a like a jewel.

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.

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: 5.5 inches
H: 9.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Gary McCloy Large Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vase 1970s (Signed)

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Hand-thrown ceramic vase in Chinese red glaze with applied gold decorative motif by Gary McCloy, American 1970's (signed on the bottom). This vase is impressive and has a lot of visual depth. The combination of Chinese red with gold overlaid is magnificent.

Diam: 13 inches
H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent

$4,500

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