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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
TV Cabinet in mahogany with retracting doors covered in shagreen with chrome hardware by Larry Laslo for Widdicomb Furniture, American 1980's (signed). This can be refitted to be a wardrobe.
W: 44 inches
D: 29 inches
H: 68 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: cabinet46
Rectangular coffee table, model PE 132 in sculpted bronze with glass top by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1970 (signed "PE 70"). This piece was created from a mixture of epoxy resin and sand applied to a plywood base and sculpted into various swirls, drips and other patterns. Once hardened, the piece was sandblasted, sprayed with an atomized bronze finish, varnished, blown with a torch to provide a smoky look, polished, and then varnished again. The resulting work has a metallic sheen but is lightweight compared with something made of cast bronze.
Dimensions
Base:
W: 37 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 16 inches
Glass Top:
W: 60 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 1 inch
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-blown glass vase with multicolor rods and murrhines from the Pavone Series by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1957-60. The color combination and the design and execution are stunning.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, section titled "Pavone" (“Peacock”) starts with a description of the series on page 97 with multiple examples on pages 98-112.
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, a photo of a Pavone series piece is shown on page 144.
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.
W: 7 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000
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Handblown glass vase with multicolor glass fragments and complex murrhines with a lattimo (white glass) interior by Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960's. These hand-blown glass pieces from A.V.E.M. are beautiful unique works of art.
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.
W: 7 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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"Box Tufted Sofa", made to order in any size with solid mahogany legs which can be finished in a choice of finishes, by Lobel Originals / COM. This sofa is hand-crafted.
W: 88 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 34 inches
Condition: New
$12,000 as shown
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Set of ram horns mounted on a solid Lucite base, American 1970's.
W: 18 inches
D: 7.5 inches
H: 14 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: sculpture140
Fireplace tool set in polished brass and chrome by Danny Allesandro and sold through Holly Hunt, American 1980's. This set is in like-new condition. A beautiful combination of materials.
W: 6 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional pair of andirons in polished brass and wrought-iron with ball top and splayed legs, stylized wishbone design, by Nancy Ruben for Virginia Metalcrafters, American 1980’s. These are incredibly stylish and in like-new condition.
W: 8 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of 2-tier "Tray Top End Tables", each with a drawer, covered in 2-tone lizard embossed leather by Karl Springer, American 1989 (signed with leather Karl Springer label with signature and date). It is rare to find a matched pair like this. The leather work and the craftsmanship by Karl Springer is exceptional.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD small paper catalog published in the 1970’s on page 84 is a photograph of the coffee table model of this design.
Each:
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of hand-blown glass table lamps with internally blown metallic fibers and copper fragments on gilded wood bases attributed to Ercole Barovier, Murano Italy 1930's. These have been rewired with new chrome hardware and sockets. These are extraordinary works of art.
Diam: 7 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and Important hand blown glass "Saturneo" vase with murrhines, white lattimo and gold leaf by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy 1951. This was was also made in red. There is a single red murrhine inserted unintentionally which makes this vase rare and special.
Reference:
Tra Creativita e Progezzazione, Il Vetro Italiano a Milano 1906-1968 curated by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Mariatheresa Chirico, Giovanni Mori, Anty Pansera, Claudio Salsi, published by Electa in 1998, on page 199 is the same vase with purple murrhines (103. Vaso serie “saturneo”, Barovier & Toso, disgeno Ercole Barovier, 1951)
Venetian Glass 1890-1990 by by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, page 100 shows a Saturneo vase (88 Ercole Barovier Saturneo vase with rods and murrhines Barovier & Toso 1951, Venice private collection).
Murano ‘900 by Franco Deboni, published by Boca Editori - Milano in 1996, page 126 shows a Saturneo vase (“Saturneo” vase in iridized glass with application of gold leaf decorated in lattimo rods alternated with insertions of purple spiral-like murrine. Designed by Ercole Barovier. Around 1951.)
Diam: 6 inches
H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-blown blue glass vase with silver foil from the Reazione Policrome Series, Balloton, by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese or 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 52 thru 54 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 inches
H: 7.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-blown glass vase, opalescent glass with zanfirico and murrine applied decoration by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese, Murano Italy, 1960's. This is a unique work of art.
Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M., Acanthus Press 2005, section titled "Murrine Incatenate" pages 122-160, this piece is featured on page 149: "Murrine Incatenate vase, variation, 1960"
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.
14 inches high
5.5 inches in diameter
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
ref: fuga95
Hand-blown red glass vase, honeycomb design with gold foil, designed by Giulio Radi for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca. 1950 (label on bottom reads “AVEM Murano, Made in Italy”).
Reference:
Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 53 and 54 show similar pieces by Radi with the same technique.
Murano '900 by Franco Deboni, Bocca Editori Milano, 1996, a similar piece is shown on page 87.
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: 7.75 inches
Diam: 5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: radi2
"Mandarin Table Lamp, Coromandel", artisan made in ceramic and hand-painted with gold accents and brass hardware, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The subtleties in the glaze are spectacular.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, a page shows this lamp titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD MANDARIN TABLE LAMP, COROMANDEL”
Diam: 11.5 inches
H: 32.5 inches (height is adjustable)
Shade Diam: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Floriana Coffee Table" with matte gold plated brass frame and inset black glass top by Matthews & Parker, American 2001. A very elegant design.
W: 36 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500
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Pair of custom made artisan pedestals in polished figured black marble with angled base, American 1980s. The inset tops are matte black marble. The pedestals are very impressive.
W: 21 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 50 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Large hand-blown glass urn / vase, white glass with scavo (rough) finish, by Seguso (Murano, Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom “KARL SPRINGER”).
Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, shows the lamp version of this urn.
Diam: 14 inches
H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chic articulating reading lamp in brass with ivory lacquer and bulb diffuser by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, American 1950's
H: 53 inches
D: 21 inches
W: 15 inches
Condition: Good - wear consistent with age
SOLD
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Exceptionally crafted “Parsons Style Side Table” in beige lacquered embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1989 (leather label on bottom reads “Karl Springer 1989”). The combination of beautiful materials with fine craftmanship is what made Karl Springer famous.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page 3 shows the rectangular version of this table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.
W: 21 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 22.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
ref: endtable220
