Andy Warhol Framed Fish Print (F. & S. IIIA.39) 1983

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Beautifully framed Fish (F. & S. IIIA.39) screen print in color, on wallpaper, with full margins by Andy Warhol, American 1983. This has been custom framed by Lobel Modern. There is a window on the back which shows all Warhol Estate stamps and initials.

Estate of Andy Warhol and the Visual Arts Foundation ink stamps on back, numbered and initialed in pencil on the reverse (there was no published edition), created as a backdrop for the exhibition Paintings for Children at Bruno Bischofberger Gallery, Zurich, 1984, framed.

Reference:
Frayda Feldman and Jörg Schellmann IIIA.39

Framed:
W: 37 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 49 inches

Unframed:
W: 30 inches
H: 42 inches

Condition: Excellent

$25,000

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Pair of Andy Warhol Fish Prints (F. & S. IIIA.39) 1983 - SOLD

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Pair of framed Fish (F. & S. IIIA.39) screen prints in color, on wallpaper, with full margins by Andy Warhol, American 1983. These have been custom framed by Lobel Modern as a matched pair. There is a window on the back which shows all Warhol Estate stamps and initials. It is rare to have a matched pair.

With the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Visual Arts Foundation ink stamps on back, numbered and initialed in pencil on the reverse (there was no published edition), created as a backdrop for the exhibition Paintings for Children at Bruno Bischofberger Gallery, Zurich, 1984, framed.

Reference:
Frayda Feldman and Jörg Schellmann IIIA.39

Framed Each:
W: 37 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 49 inches

Unframed:
W: 30 inches
H: 42 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Roberto Estevez Exquisite Bull Sculpture with Sea Shells 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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Exquisite unique sculpture of a stylized bull composed of sea shells with etched brass elements and an ebonized base by Roberto Estevez, American 1980's (signed “ESTEVEZ” on plaque on base). The use of sea shells to compose parts of the bull is nothing short of genius.

Roberto Estevez was a superbly talented jewelry designer and sculptor. He designed jewelry for Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels as well as Tiffany. Roberto Estevez was Karl Springer’s life partner until his death in the 1980s. Estevez’s sophisticated and elegant designs in beautiful and often exotic materials fit in perfectly with Karl’s own aesthetic and many of Roberto’s sculptures were sold through Karl Springer’s showrooms. His ingenious animal sculptures are considered some of his best work.

W: 12.5 inches
D: 3.5 inches
H: 9 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Anzolo Fuga Rare and Important Large Hand-Blown Glass Bird Sculpture Ca. 1957

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Rare and important hand-blown glass bird on a branch with wings open, model 13884, by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy c. 1957. The work is done with sommerso technique and the colors and execution of the wings are nothing short of extraordinary. It retains the original AVEM paper stickers. This is a Fuga masterpiece.

Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche 2020, this piece is on page 111; on page 110 is a black and white photograph of this piece when it was first executed from the AVEM Archives. The caption reads, “Anzolo Fuga, Uccello su ramo, ali aperti, c.1957, model 13884, H. 45cm. AVEM factory archives, Murano (IT).”

Diam: 5 inches
H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work" Pewter Wall Sculpture 1960s

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"The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work", a rare figural wall sculpture in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures incorporating nude figures set in a painter’s studio in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery. This is a rare collectors work of art and includes the original gallery label.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, other works from this series are shown in the section The Cast Series on pages 174-175 with the caption,. “THE UNTRAMMELED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK, a cast wall hanging sculpture with male and female nudes dates from the 1970s. This small work explores the relationship between artist and model. When a model poses nude, there is a general inequality as she or he is undressed and vulnerable. This work strips away that inequality and puts them on equal footing.”

W: 11 inches
D: 0.5 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Large "Tower of Babel" Engraved Painting 1960s (Signed)

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Large "Tower of Babel" painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne and bamboo motif frame by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960's (signed “Phillip. Kelvin LaVerne” on front). Large engraved paintings by the LaVernes are captivating. The color and depth of the enamel cloisonne is stunning.

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 91 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “TOWER OF BABEL plaque, top right, a group of brilliantly clothed figures in costumes of enamel cloisonne engaging in a popular sport with a bronze frame sculptured to resemble bamboo.”

W: 34 inches
H: 36 inches
D: 1.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

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Giulio Radi Hand Blown Vase with Silver Foil and Blue and Green Murrhines 1950

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Hand-blown glass vase with silver foil and blue and green murrhines, from the Reazione Policrome Series by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese, Murano Italy, ca 1950. All of these pieces have a jewel-like quality.

Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 48 through 55 show similar pieces by Giulio Radi with the same technique.

Diam: 5 inches
H: 10.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Pygmalion" Engraved Painting 1960s (Signed)

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Exceptional "Pygmalion" painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with complex scene in enamel cloisonne with hand-brazed sculptured frame by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on front of painting). This work retains the Seymour Gallery label on the back. The Seymour Gallery was located inside the LaVerne Gallery and showcased their finest artworks. The LaVerne's experimented with assymetry in several of their works. The hand-brazed bronze sculptured frame adds another artistic element to this artwork. This artwork is magnificent.

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 249 in the section The Paintings. The caption reads, “PYGMALION, a complex assymetrical work in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter and enamel cloisonne with a hand-brazed sculptured frame, was created in the 1970s. Kelvin explains: “According to Ovid in Metamorphoses, the goddess Aphrodite answers the sculptor Pygmalion’s prayer to bring Galatea, a sculpure that he had created and fall in love with, to life. Today, the myth is analogous to a man falling in love with his work.”

W: 36 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 40 inches

Condition: Excellent

$35,000

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Karl Springer Monumental Artisan Ceramic Urn 1981 (Signed) - SOLD

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Large hand-thrown ceramic urn, undulating form with horizontal channeled top, by ceramicist Plotsky for Karl Springer, American 1981 (signed and dated "Karl Springer 81" on the bottom with artist insignia on side). This artist made this model exclusively for Karl Springer. This work is very impressive and beautifully made.

Reference:
Authentication from Tom Langevin, Director of Production at Karl Springer Ltd in the 1970’s and 80’s will accompany this piece upon sale.

Diam: 16 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Edgar O. Dale Graphic Painting on Canvas 1964 (signed) - SOLD

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Colorful and graphic painting on canvas, anatomical reference to a stylized eyeball, by Edgar O. Dale, American 1964 (signed). This painting has beautiful and balanced coloration.

W: 44 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 26 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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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) - ON HOLD

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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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