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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.
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Early and rare game table with backgammon board in embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's (remnants of old Karl Springer leather label on bottom).
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Brown Paper Catalog published in the 1970’s, page 17 shows a photo of this model.
W: 41 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - this table has been completely restored.
SOLD
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Large hand-blown glass vanity mirror with brass accents by Seguso Vetri D’Arte, Murano Italy, 1981 (signed S.V.d ‘A Albarelli 981 on bottom). This mirror is exquisite and beautifully made.
W: 13.5 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - small signs of wear consistent with age
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted centerpiece with base in polished sterling silver and top in gilt sterling by Stuart Devlin, England 1970's (stamped “SD” on bottom). Hallmarked for Stuart Devlin, London, Sterling Silver. This piece is simply stunning. Devlin, was a metal artisan whose works reflect a strong sense of Modernist refinement.
Diam: 8.5 inches
H: 4 inches
Condition: Excellent - this piece has been professionally cleaned and polished.
$9,500
Ref: accessory234
IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar Watch, reference IW502119, 18K rose gold case on a brown alligator strap with a deployment clasp, automatic movement with moon phase, perpetual calendar, power reserve and date complications, black dial, smooth bezel, display back, sapphire crystal, size: 44mm, thickness: 16mm. Very good condition with box and papers.
Diam 44mm, thickness: 16mm
SOLD
Large Burmese bronze Karen rain drum with intricate decoration on the top and around the body of the drum with four triple piggy-backed frogs. These drums are also referred to as frog drums and have been used for hundreds of years in various tribal rituals in south East Asia, especially so among the Karen people of Thailand and Burma for a number of different ceremonial rituals, East Asia early-20th century. We also have a smaller version of this table for sale. This table is an incredible art piece.
Diam: 30 inches
H: 21 inches
Condition: Very good. Light marks and scratches consistent with age.
SOLD
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Hublot Classic Fusion Watch Reference 521.OX.1180.LR.1104, 18K rose gold case on an alligator and rubber strap with a deployment stainless steel clasp, automatic movement with chronograph and date complications, diamond and fixed bezel, black dial, closed back, sapphire crystal. Excellent condition with box and papers.
Diam 45mm, thickness: 13mm
SOLD
Elegant bar cabinet in mahogany with polished brass pulls and legs with drop down front and illuminated interior by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (signed “Furniture Designed by Harvey Probber, Fall River, Massachusetts” on label inside drawer). There is a cork lined drawer at the top. New LED light installed by Lobel Modern. Wood has been refinished and brass has been replated, polished and lacquered. This is a stunning Harvey Probber cabinet, with beautiful proportions and superb materials.
W: 42 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 43.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly refinished and brass has been replated, polished and lacquered.
SOLD
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Clean line console table in textured white leather with chrome stud design by Lobel Originals, American ca. 2010 (signed with metal label on bottom). This table is meticulously crafted.
W: 48 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Condition: Very good - some minor indentations in leather on top.
$7,500
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Rare pair of Cube Tables in hand-welded steel with beautiful polychrome enamels and gilding with inset cleft slate top by Paul Evans, American 1968 (signed “PE 68” on bottom corner). These iconic tables are extremely versatile and can be used as side tables or coffee tables. They are finished on all sides and each one is a unique work of art.
Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, this model is shown on the top of page 72.
Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from original owners as part of a large collection of Paul Evans originally located in Los Angeles.
Each:
W: 14 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - slate tops have been professionally cleaned.
SOLD
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Stunning 4 door credenza model PE-40A in hand-welded steel with hand-painted polychrome enamels and gilding featuring bi-fold doors with red colored interior and cleft slate tops by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1968 (signed “PE 68”). These artisan pieces by Paul Evans are pure art. Each one is unique in its own way.
Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, the original ad for this cabinet is shown on page 75 and another example of this cabinet is shown on pages 77.
Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from original owners as part of a large collection of Paul Evans originally located in Los Angeles.
Dimensions:
W: 72 inches D: 20.5 inches H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of "Purcell Sconces" in polished brass with illuminating molded lucite inserts by Karl Springer, 1980's. These are beautifully made and the combination of materials is chic.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980s, in the section titled “lighting” there is a photo of this model scone with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PURCELL SCONCE”.
Dimensions for each:
W: 16.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: sconces47
Rare set of 14 "Regina Dining Chairs" with elegant curving frames in lacquered antique silver leaf with blue velvet upholstery by Karl Springer, American 1980's. It is very hard to find a set of Karl Springer dining chairs this large. The sumptuous design and the fine craftsmanship make these chairs a standout.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “Seating”, section “A”, page 19, top of page reads “REGINA SIDE CHAIR” and shows an image of this model.
Dimensions for each:
Armchair W: 25 inches
Side Chair W: 21 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 36.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Arm H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent - silver leaf has been cleaned and lacquered. Newly reupholstered.
$60,000 for the set of 14
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Incredible center/library/hall table with free edge design in black walnut with rosewood butterflies by Mira Nakashima, American 2007 (signed and dated on bottom “Mira Nakashima 8.9.07”). The free edge is on a sap edge and this slab itself is very expressive. A truly stunning work of art.
D: 37 inches
W: 52 inches
H: 25 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: table29
Large hand-blown glass vase, white scavo glass with coil around and decorative elements on sides, 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. On the back of this stunning vase is a small strip of amber glass, which was another color Springer used in his glass designs. The glass blowers incorporated it into this piece.
Seguso executed Karl Springer’s hand-blown Venetian glass pieces which were typically with a scavo finish.
D: 14 inches
H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of elegant floor lamps in brass with glass rods, each with 2 bulbs, by Hansen Lighting, American 1960's (Signed on bases “Hansen Lamps Inc. N.Y.”) The cords are embedded in the glass so when the cords are faced to the side of the lamp they disappear due to the curvature of the glass. A clever design. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Besides pull chains, each lamp has a foot switch.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 9 inches D: 9 inches
H: 56 inches ( adjustable to 60 inches)
Shade Diam: 17 inches Shade H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent - brass has been polished and lacquered. Rewired with new foot switches installed by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted console table in solid Lucite with sculptural vertical elements with brass accents, custom design, American 1970's. Impeccably crafted and highly detailed.
W: 44 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 27 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare game table in mahogany with gently curving legs and sides with inset red leather top by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1940's (signed with green metal tag on bottom ”DUNBAR BERNE, INDIANA”). This table is beautifully crafted. Newly refinished with new leather top.
Dimensions:
W: 30.5 inches
D: 30.5 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly refinished with new red leather top.
$12,000
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Large shell sculpture model No 22, 24-karat plated "exploded bronze" design with malachite accents, in the manner of Claude Victor Boeltz, France 1970's. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in the early 1970s, were carried by luxury retailers Fred Joaillier and Cartier Paris.
Reference:
Claude Victor Boeltz catalog published in the 1980’s shows a color photograph of this model and a drawing of it with the notation “#22” below.
Dimensions:
W: 15 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent
$9,500
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Exceptional rare candelabra centerpiece model No. 16, 24-karat plated "exploded bronze" design with rock crystals and glass center bowl, by Claude Victor Boeltz, France 1970's (signed “Made in France, BOELTZ PARIS” on plaque). The combination of materials makes for a visually stunning work of art. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in the early 1970s, were carried by luxury retailers Fred Joaillier and Cartier Paris.
Reference:
Claude Victor Boeltz catalog published in the 1980’s shows a color photograph of this model with the notation “#16” below it.
Dimensions:
W: 22 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 6.5 inches
H with candles as shown: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$20,000
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Rare vanity mirror model No. 24. "exploded bronze" design 24 karat plated bronze with rock crystals by Claude Victor Boeltz, France 1983 (signed “Made in France, BOELTZ PARIS” on plaque). This is a stunning work of art. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in the early 1970s, were carried by luxury retailers Fred Joaillier and Cartier Paris. New backing by Lobel Modern. Original paper backing retained with notations on inside (shown in photo).
Reference:
Claude Victor Boeltz catalog published in the 1980’s shows a color photograph of this model with the notation “Miroir coiffeuse 200 x 250 - H. 45cm - REF I”. A drawing is also present with the model “#24” written below.
Dimensions:
W: 15 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
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