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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.
Lobel Modern
Pair of bedside tables in lacquered linen with 2 drawers and glass top, American, custom designed in the 1970’s
W: 30 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 23.75 inches
Condition: Excellent
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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Wall unit in sculpted bronze resin with smoke glass shelves by Paul Evans, American 1972 (signed on the bottom of the middle frame "PE 72")
W: 96 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 80 inches
Condition: Excellent / minor wear to glass
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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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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"Free Form Coffee Table" in polished stainless steel with black glass top designed by Karl Springer, American. This table was made in 2002. The pattern you see on the stainless steel is the reflection of the carpeting in our showroom. It is mirror polished.
W: 46 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
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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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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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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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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Bench with newly upholstered black leather seat and conical brass legs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1950's (label on bottom of bench).
W: 48 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
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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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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Rare and important "Tao Cabinet" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. Signed on the bottom right door front “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne”. The top and sides incorporate the Kuan motif (interlocking circles) which is meant to evoke something from the past. There is delicate bronze fretwork over pewter on the drawers. The base is hand-brazed in patinated bronze. The interior is lacquered green and the drawers are trimmed in bronze. This work 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, the Tao Cabinet from the Historical Civilization Series is discussed in the introduction on page 30 with an accompanying photo.
W: 74 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 34 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Telephone style side table in black ostrich by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This table is impeccably made and very chic.
W: 20 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 20.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
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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Coffee table in satin bronze with polished bronze accents and inset glass top, American 1960's
W: 40 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Meticulously crafted brass and lucite torchere by Karl Springer, American 1970's
Diam: 16 inches
H: 69 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare X Bench in steel with brass accents and stitched exotic boa seat by Karl Springer, American 1970's
W: 28 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 20.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Neoclassical style end table with hoof motif in brass and steel with glass top, American 1960's
Diam: 27 inches
H: 23.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
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