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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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Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Venetian Glass Table Top Torcheres" 1980s

Evan Lobel

Rare pair of large illuminating hand-blown “Venetian Glass Table Top Torcheres” with scavo finish and uplights inside by Seguso Vetri d'Arte (Murano) for Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale of these lamps is very impressive. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern with new sockets and wiring with line switch.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, shows a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD VENETIAN GLASS TABLE TOP TORCHERE”.

Diam: 14.5 inches
H: 25.5 inches
Diam of Base: 8 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired by Lobel Modern with new sockets and wiring with line switch.

$15,000 for the pair

ref: tablelamps447

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categories LIGHTING
tags table lamp pairs 3, KARLSPRINGER15

Herve van der Straeten "Branches" Mirror in Bronze 2007

Evan Lobel

Large “Branches” mirror in patinated bronze with center mirror by Herve van der Straeten, French 2007. Signed with a metal plaque on the back. This extraordinary mirror is stunning from every angle.

Reference:
This mirror comes with the original invoice. It was purchased directly from the Herve van der Straeten workshop in Paris in 2007.

W: 48.5 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 59 inches

Mirror diameter: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

$34,000

ref: mirror334

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags MIRRORS 2

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Symphony" Dining Table 1970s (signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and important hand-welded and patinated bronze sculpture dining table “Symphony” with glass top by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970’s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). According to Kelvin LaVerne, only 3 were made. Philip and Kelvin LaVerne often used the arts as their inspiration; and music served as inspiration for several of their works. It was inspired by a symphony by Beethoven. This piece has a physical harmony and balance which is extraordinary. This table is a LaVerne masterpiece. This table can accommodate almost any size glass top.

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 pages 192-193 in the section titled The Brazed Series. The caption reads, “The SYMPHONY dining table, hand-brazed in patinated bronze with green patina and a with glass top, was created in the 1970s. The base of this important sculpture was inspired by a curved line drawn by Beethoven on the manuscript for Eroica after he removed its dedication to Napoleon Bonaparte. It was originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte as Beethoven was an admirer until Napoleon declared himself emperor.”

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.

Dimensions:

Base:
W: 72 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 29 inches

Glass Top as shown / can take any size glass top
W: 96 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 0.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 5, sold tables 24

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique and Important Dining Table 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Unique and important "Aubusson" dining table with flowing wreath motif in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted green and blue enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (Signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top). This table was designed by Kelvin and was inspired by 18th century French design. It is part of the LaVernes’ Abstract Series. The sculptural legs are dynamic and offer a sense of architecture with their negative space. This is a LaVerne masterpiece.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, pages 114-145 show various works of art by the LaVernes in the Abstract Series from which this table originates.

W: 71.5 inches
D: 42 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent

$95,000

ref: diningtable211

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 10, DINING / GAME 2

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Chan Floral" Coffee Table 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and early “Chan Floral” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted blue enamels and lovely botanical motif by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1958-9 (Signed “Phillip K. LaVerne” on top). This table retains its original gallery label which shows Gem Stone Arts, the company where the LaVernes were experimenting with prototypes before the opening of the Philip LaVerne Gallery on East 57th Street in NYC in 1960. We have never seen another one of these tables. The climbing botanical motif is intricate and beautifully hand-colored. The LaVernes experimented with botanical subject matter throughout their collaboration.

W: 54 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 10, sold tables 24

Stunning Italian Credenza with Fontana Arte Glass Elements 1950s

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted credenza in Italian walnut with vertical glass slab supports and glass handles by Fontana Arte on the bookmatched burl doors with brass accents, Italian 1950's. There is antique mirror trim around the doors. This piece is absolutely stunning and would be a show stopper in any interior.

Reference:
Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand by Franco Deboni and published by Allemandi & C. in 2012, there is glass shown with similar attributed to the pulls shown in plate 314, which states the light "made of two thick sheets of profiled and cut glass, with satin finish central parts, c.1960."

W: 79 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 37.5 inches

Condition: Very good - minimal signs of wear commensurate with age. Some spots in wood commensurate with age. Can refinish if preferred.

$25,000

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categories CASE PIECES
tags CREDENZAS

Cedric Hartman Iconic Reading Lamp in Polished Brass 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Elegant reading lamp in polished brass with lucite light switch by Cedric Hartman, American 1980's (signed on bottom “Cedric Hartman”). This sculptural lamp could not be sexier, nor could it be more refined. It has been completely restored - professionally cleaned, polished and rewired.

Dimensions as shown:
W: 11 inches
D: 13.5 inches
H: 35.5 inches (adjustable to 40.5 inches)

SOLD

Condition: Excellent - Newly cleaned, polished, and rewired by Lobel Modern,

Ref: floorlamp134

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 12

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Important Engraved "Waves" Mirror 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large and rare wall hanging mirror with frame in patinated bronze and pewter with corners engraved with “Waves” motif, with hand-painted enamels in blue, green, and orange, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on front). The Waves motif, based on the sea, is one of the most intricate.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a WAVES mirror is shown on page 132 in the section titled The Abstract Series. Below the mirror is a discussion of the WAVES design by Kelvin LaVerne.

Dimensions (When hung vertically):
W: 37 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 47 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: mirror273

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags Laverne 9, Sold Beds / Mirrors 4

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Engraved "Creation of Man" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

"The Creation of Man,” a coffee table in patinated bronze and pewter with engraved tribute to the iconic painting by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Phillip-Kelvin LaVerne after Michelangelo” on top). This is an early LaVerne work. The relief set against patinated bronze is simply 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 table is shown on page 111 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “THE CREATION OF MAN coffee table dating from the 1960s, has an engraved representation of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel created by Michelangelo where God gives breath to Adam by touching his hand.”

W: 65 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable589

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 7, sold tables 24

Anzolo Fuga Exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Cat with Fish Bones Inside 1950s

Evan Lobel

Rare and important hand-blown glass cat with fish bones shown in its stomach by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.) Murano Italy 1950’s. This work has an acid finish except where the glass is cut away in the front to reveal the fish bones. Fuga created unique and highly creative works for A.V.E.M. during his time there. This cat exemplifies his superb creativity and the fine artisanship of the glass blowers there.

Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, published by Arnoldsche in 2020, on page 227 is a black and white photograph of this model from the AVEM Archives with the caption, “Anzolo Fuga”.

W: 4 inches
D: 4.5 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

$15,000

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categories ART
tags GLASS 5, SCULPTURES 4, ANZOLOFUGA 2

Pair of Clean Line Bedside Tables in Walnut 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of beautifully tailored bedside tables in walnut with gently splayed legs and elegant handle design with bronze ball elements on each handle, American 1960's. Each has two drawers. The pair have clean lines and are beautiful from every angle.

Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 24 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags sold tables 24

Aldo Nason Hand-Blown Vase in Amber Glass with Vibrant Murrhines and Silver Foil 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully executed hand-blown glass vase in amber glass over white with multicolor murrhines and silver foil by Aldo Nason for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1950's. The shape of this piece and the colors make it a gem.

Reference:
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, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 7 inches
H: 7.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories ART
tags sold Art 9

Karl Springer Finely Crafted Vanity Mirror in Polished Steel and Brass 1980s

Evan Lobel

Superb iconic vanity/dressing table mirror in polished steel and brass with magnifier on one side and mirror on the other by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror has been completely restored by Lobel Modern - polished and lacquered.

W: 21 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent. Newly cleaned, polished, and lacquered by Lobel Modern.

$7,500

ref: mirror171

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags KARLSPRINGER 19, VANITYMIRROR1

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Glass Vase From The "Pavone" Series 1957-60 - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Handblown glass vase from the Pavone Series with red, blue, white, and green transparent color decoration around and yellow rim by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (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, section titled "Pavone" (“Peacock”) starts with a description of the series on page 97 with multiple examples on pages 98-112. 

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.

W: 11 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 8 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

Ref: fuga109

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA 2, GLASS 5

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Glass Vase From The "Pavone" Series 1957-60

Evan Lobel

Handblown glass vase from the Pavone Series with deep red, yellow, and blue transparent color decoration around and deep red rim by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (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, section titled "Pavone" (“Peacock”) starts with a description of the series on page 97 with multiple examples on pages 98-112. 

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.

W: 9 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 9 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

Ref: fuga109

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categories ART
tags GLASS 5

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Arabesque Sculpture in Bronze 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Unique cast and patinated bronze sculpture of a woman's torso in an arabesque pose on a black lacquer wood base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “PK LaVerne” on back of leg). The human form is one of the hardest to sculpt and cast. This work is inspired by dance and ballet. The LaVernes took an interest in all art forms and enjoyed sculpting the human body. It’s a stunning piece.

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 page 172 in the section titled The Cast Series. The caption reads, “ARABESQUE, a cast sculpture of a nude female torso in patinated bronze with gold tones and set on an ebonized wood base, was created in the 1970s.”

Provenance
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 26.5 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent - Base has been newly lacquered.

$35,000

Ref: sculpture171

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categories ART
tags Laverne 5, SCULPTURES 4

Palme & Walter Stunning Illuminating Mirror with Faceted Crystals 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Wall mounted illuminating circular mirror model No. 2349 in 24 karat gold-plated brass with faceted crystals around the perimeter by Palme & Walter, Germany 1960's. The beautifully placed crystals are mesmerizing. This is a superbly crafted little gem. Rewired by Lobel Modern.

Diam: 14.5 inches
D: 3.5 inch

Condition: Excellent - few light scratches. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

Ref: mirror310

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categories BED / MIRRORS, LIGHTING
tags Sold Beds / Mirrors 4, sold lighting 12

Giulio Radi Rare Red Glass Vase with Gold Foil ca 1950 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Hand-blown red glass vase with gold 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 exquisite 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 Giulio 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: 9.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: radi13

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categories ART
tags sold Art 9

Giulio Radi Amber Glass Vase with Gold Foil and Murrhines 1950 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand-blown amber glass vase with gold foil and murrhines, from the Reazione Policrome Series, Ad Anelli by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca 1950.

Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 48 and 49 show similar pieces by Radi with the same murrhines.

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: 7 inches
H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: radi13

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categories ART
tags sold Art 9

Giulio Radi Hand Blown Glass Vase with Gold Foil And Murrhines Ca 1950 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand-blown green glass vase model 80 with gold foil and murrhines, from the Reazione Policrome Series, A perle (or Leopoardo) by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca 1950. These rare pieces are like jewels.

Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 48 and 49 show the original drawing of this piece along with a similar example.

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: 6 inches
H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: radi1

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categories ART
tags sold Art 9