Markus Linnenbrink Drill Painting, "How Many Holes" 2003 (Signed, Titled and Dated on Verso)

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Beautiful and complex Drill Painting,"HOW MANY HOLES", by Markus Linnenbrink, American 2003    (signed, titled and dated on verso with gallery label).  This is a superb drill painting. Linnenbrink is in a number of museums and in the lobby of Rockefeller Center.

Provenance:
Purchased by Evan Lobel from Margaret Thatcher Projects Art Gallery in 2003

W: 35 inches
D: 2.5 inches
H: 37.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: painting160

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Etruscan Spiral" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Rare rectangular "Etruscan Spiral" coffee table, in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter by Phillip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on front side). Original gallery label on bottom. This abstract geometric pattern is stunning and this table is truly a work of art.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, works with the Etruscan Spiral motif are shown on pages 124-7 in the section on The Abstract Series. This series is discussed in the introduction to the book.

W: 57 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable535

Elegant Pair of Custom Armless Sofas in Greek Key Velvet 1990s - SOLD

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Pair of custom matching armless sofas in luxurious gold Greek key sheared velvet by a NYC designer, American 1990's. Can be used with or without the round arm pillows. These are in like-new condition and beautifully made.

Provenance:
Made for a Park Ave NYC apartment in the 1990’s by a NYC designer and remained there until purchased by Lobel Modern.

For each:
W: 82 inches
D: 37 inches
H: 34 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sofa113

Pair of Elegant French Slipper Chairs with Sculpted Bases 1950s - SOLD

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Pair of elegant upholstered slipper chairs with sculpted French mahogany bases, France 1950's. These are beautifully upholstered.

W: 21 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Seat H: 16.5 inches

Condition:  Excellent

SOLD

Ref:  slipperchairs42

Tommi Parzinger Wall Mounted White Lacquer Console Table 1950s

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Wall mounted console table with two drawers in white lacquer with iconic etched brass hardware and inset black glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. This console is incredibly chic with the refined pulls and black glass top.

D: 14 inches
W: 48 inches
H: 7.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $7,500

Ref: consoletable145

Karl Springer Classic Parsons Side Table 2000s

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"Classic Parsons Side Table" in lacquered linen with brass sabots by Karl Springer LTD, American early-2000's (signed on bottom). Beautifully crafted, this table is a fine example of Springer’s devotion to quality.

D: 22.5 inches
W: 22.5 inches
H: 22.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $7,500

Ref: endtable230

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style High Back Lounge Chair 1950s

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Elegant upholstered lounge chair with mahogany base and wood trim up the back in the manner of T.H. Robsjohn- Gibbings, American 1950's. This chair is beautifully made and very comfortable.

D: 35 inches
W: 28.5 inches
H: 37 inches
SH: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $6,500

Ref: loungechair109

Karl Springer Dowelwood Lounge Chair 1980s

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"Dowelwood Arm Chair", a lounge chair in solid oak with seat and back cushions by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair is impressive and beautifully crafted.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “seating” on page 17 there is a photo of this model chair and sofa with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD DOWELWOOD SOFA & ARMCHAIR (page) 17”

D: 35 inches
W: 33 inches
H: 29.5 inches
SH: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $9,500

Ref: loungechair110

Paul Frankl Bedside Tables in Dark Walnut with Buckle Pulls 1950s - SOLD

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Pair of bedside tables in dark walnut with gently curved fronts, 2 drawers, and brass buckle pulls by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American 1950's (signed). These have been newly refinished and the pulls have been cleaned and polished. A classic pair of Paul Frankl bedside tables.

W: 24 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 22 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

ref: nightstands37

Osvaldo Borsani Elegant Table in Mahogany with Bentwood Base ca 1960 - SOLD

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Entry / game / dining table in mahogany on 4 incurving bentwood supports, the prototype of of table T69, by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy ca 1960.

Diam: 43 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: table20

Set of Six Chic White Lacquer Bamboo Dining Chairs 1960s

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Set of 6 dining chairs in white lacquered bamboo with intricate woven criss cross backs and upholstered seats and backs by Henry Olko for Willow & Reed, American 1960's. Henry Olko owned Willow & Reed and hired Tommi Parzinger to design a line for his company. Olko’s designs are clearly inspired by Parzinger’s design aesthetic.

For each:
D: 23 inches
W: 23 inches
H: 37 inches
SH: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $8,500 for the set

Ref: diningchairs221

David Levinthal Large Print "Hells Belles #3" with Black Steel Frame 1992 (signed)

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“Hells Belles #3”, Scanamural acrylic on vinyl, in a custom black steel frame by David Levinthal, American 1992 (Artist’s label on back). David Levinthal is an American photographer who lives and works in New York City. He uses small toys, figures and props with dramatic lighting to construct miniature environments for subject matters varying from war scenes to voyeurism to racial and political references to American pop culture. His works are provocative and thought provoking. His works are in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art (NYC), The Met (NYC), The Whitney Museum, The Centre Pompidou in Paris amongst others.

Provenance:
Purchased directly from David Levinthal by Evan Lobel in the 2002.

W: 42 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 51.5 inches

Condition: Excellent / few small scratches on frame

$25,000

ref: print21

Pair of Karl Springer "Dowelwood Ottomans" 1980s

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Pair of “Dowelwood Ottomans” with cushions upholstered in brown zebra printed pony skin by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These ottomans, like all of Springer’s pieces, are beautifully crafted.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “seating” on page 17 there is a photo of this model chair and sofa with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD DOWELWOOD SOFA & ARMCHAIR (page) 17”

D: 27.5 inches
W: 27.5 inches
H: 15.5 inches
SH: 15.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $12,000 for the pair

Ref: ottomans8

Marcello Fantoni Hand-Welded Copper Table Lamp 1960s - SOLD

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Artisan hand-welded copper table lamp with raised concentric decorative elements on the front with a hammered surface on the rear by Marcello Fantoni, Italy 1960’s.

W: 16 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 36 inches
Shade Diam: 24 inches
Shade H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: tablelamp308F

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Pair of "Ming #131" Tables 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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"Ming #131" tables in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on each top “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). This pair comprises the complete set. The bases are beautiful sculptures in themselves.

Reference:
Sculpture, Bronze and Pewter Tables, The Art of Philip LaVerne catalog with gold and white cover published in the 1960’s, page 8 shows a photo of these tables. In the back of the catalog is a description which reads: “MING #131 PAIR:
The extraordinary artistry of the Ming Period is superbly captured in this pair of tables. The traditional Ming warrior holding the invincible sword is carved of bronze and pewter.

For Each:
W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable526

A.V.E.M. Hand Blown Glass Vase with Colorful Starburst Murrhines 1950s

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Hand-blown glass vase, colorful starburst murrhines over white glass with blue rim, by Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1950's. This vase is like a jewel.

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.

DM: 7 inches
H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $5,500

Ref: avem29

A.V.E.M. Hand Blown Glass Vase with Colorful Starburst Murrhines 1950s

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Large hand-blown glass vase, colorful starburst murrhines over white glass, by Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1950's. This vase is like a jewel.

D: 4 inches
W: 6 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $5,500

Ref: avem29

A.V.E.M. Hand Blown Glass Vase with Colorful Starburst Murrhines 1950s

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Hand-blown glass vase, colorful starburst murrhines over white glass with gold inclusions, by Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1950's. This vase is like a jewel. The gold inclusions sparkle inside the glass.

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.

DM: 6 inches
H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $5,500

Ref: avem29

Giorgio Ferro Hand-Blown Red Glass "Anse Volante" Vase 1952

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Hand-blown red glass vase from the "Anse Volante" series, iridized with 3 handles, by Giorgio Ferro for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.VE.M., Murano Italy, 1952. This series was exhibited with great success in 1952 at the XXVI Biennale di Venezia. Very few pieces were made with 3 handles.

Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche in 2020, original drawings for this series on page 301 and 302, examples with archival photos and drawings shown on pages 56-63. Multiple examples in the same red glass are shown.

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.

D: 2.5 inches
W: 9 inches
H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $8,500

Ref: avem6

Giorgio Ferro Hand-Blown Amber Glass "Anse Volante" Vase 1952

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Hand-blown amber glass vase from the "Anse Volante" series, iridized with large handle, by Giorgio Ferro for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.VE.M., Murano Italy, 1952. This series was exhibited with great success in 1952 at the XXVI Biennale di Venezia.

Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche in 2020, original drawings for this series on page 301 and 302, archival photos on pages 204-206, photos of examples shown on pages 56-63. An example in the same amber glass is shown on page 63.

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.

D: 3 inches
W: 6 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

Price: $7,500

Ref: avem6