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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
Exceptional hand-painted porcelain table lamp with flowers, medallions and geometric decoration with brass base and custom fittings, China 1960's
Diam: 8 inches
H: 31 inches as shown (Height adjustable from 28 inches to 38 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-blown glass vase with glass fragments, rods with aventurine and murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s.
Reference:
Literature: Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "GLASS FRAGMENTS, RODS, ANDMURRINE 1958-1968", pages 113 through 118 show pieces done with the same technique.
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.
Diam: 8 inches
H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Handblown "Transennati" (Barriers) vase, model 15116, with multicolor rods and murrhines designed by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, ca. 1962.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, section titled “Transennati”, a similar piece is illustrated on page 178.
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, Archival photos for this series with model numbers are shown on page 229, bottom..
Provenance: These pieces were purchased 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.
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Extraordinary hand carved “Fractured Planet” sculpture in Italian Red Levanto marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960’s.
Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primarily in stone. She began sculpting in the 1940’s and became affiliated with artist group Studio 725 which was a consortium of woman artists working in Union Square NYC. She studied sculpture with Philip Darling, Jose De Creeft, and Lorrie Goulet at the New School, the Museum of Modern Art, the Art Students League, and the School of Visual Arts A relative late comer to the art world, Naomi Feinberg emerged as highly accomplished, multi-faceted artist who juggled architectural coherence with a preoccupation with the human form, to create works that are both experimental and primitive.
Provenance: The personal collection of the artist and then her family after her death. This piece is part of the Lobel Modern's exhibition: Naomi Feinberg: A Woman Sculpting in a Man's World currently on exhibition in our Exhibit Gallery across the hall from our showroom.
W: 13 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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Pair of Pyramidal pedestals in black lacquered linen, custom design, American 1970's.
W: 16 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 45 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Coffee table model 1020 covered in 2-tone lacquered linen (as shown) with lower shelf and inset Starfire glass top by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals. The craftsmanship is impeccable.
W: 48 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 18.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: New
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Exceptional and luxurious "Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table" in dark chocolate 2-tone embossed crocodile leather by Karl Springer, American 1989 (signed and dated on bottom). This table is superbly crafted in the finest materials. A timeless Karl Springer design.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 13 there is a photo of the same model in metal with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD HEAVY PARSON STYLE…COFFEE TABLE”
W: 42 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-blown glass vase, green glass with gold foil and red and blue murrhines, by Giulio Radi for 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 48 thru 55 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: 5.5 inches
H: 9.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-thrown ceramic vase in Chinese red glaze with applied gold decorative motif by Gary McCloy, American 1970's (signed on the bottom). This vase is impressive and has a lot of visual depth. The combination of Chinese red with gold overlaid is magnificent.
Diam: 13 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted round side table with radiating pattern on top in mahogany with inlays by Shelton-Mindel for Luten-Clarey-Stern (LCS), American 1990's. This table is stunning.
Diam: 28 inches
H: 27 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of large impressive artisan porcelain table lamps with gold-plated botanical elements on the sides and gilded bases, France 1960's. The craftsmanship of these large table lamps is superb. These have been newly rewired with silk cords.
W: 8 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 45 inches
Shade Diam: 19 inches
Shade H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent - Lamps newly rewired by Lobel Modern with silk cords.
SOLD
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Rare artisan hand-blown glass ice bucket with handles by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (etched on bottom "KARL SPRINGER"). Seguso VA in Murano Italy made all of Karl Springer hand-blown art glass pieces. Another stunning work of art from Karl Springer.
Dimensions:
W: 10.5 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 9.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - some light scratches on the bottom of the ice bucket.
SOLD
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Hand-blown glass vase, amber with silver foil and spiral design, by Giulio Radi for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca 1950. The coloration and silver foil make this piece sublime.
Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 46 and 47 show other models by Radi with the same technique. Page 299 shows original drawings by Radi with the same spiral design.
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: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of 2-tier side tables covered in exotic black and white snake skin by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American 2022. These tables are new pieces; they are meticulously crafted and exquisite in person.
Dimensions of each:
W: 16 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 29.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: New
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Beautifully crafted iconic double sided vanity mirror in polished gunmetal and chrome with magnifier on one side and regular mirror on the other by Karl Springer, American 1980's. It is rare to see this mirror in these metals. It was typically done in brass and chrome.
W: 21 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent - some small marks on base that are not really noticeable.
$8,500
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Pair of rare and unique occasional tables with horns, beveled glass, nickel silver and polished jasper by J. Antony Redmile, London, 1970's (stamped “redmile London” on table top). Redmile was adept at combining superb craftsmanship and exotic materials. Each piece that he designed is a unique work of art. Because one table was designed to be slightly lower than the other, they can be staggered (as shown). These are super chic.
Reference:
Sanai & Sons book on J. Antony Redmile, there are several pieces showcasing the use of horns, nickel silver and polished jasper throughout.
Dimensions for shorter table: Diam of glass: 22 inches H: 17.5 inches
Dimensions for taller table: Diam of glass: 22 inches H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted desk in dark mahogany with inset leather top and sculpted oval chrome and brass pulls as well as brass feet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1960's (signed with metal Dunbar label in drawer). The mixed metal pulls are a chic detail. The right lower drawer is for files. A superb Edward Wormley design.
W: 52 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Very good - some scratches and marks in leather on the top consistent with age. A few small marks in wood.
SOLD
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Unique pair of exceptional illuminating pedestals with real zebra skins and thick sand-blasted solid Lucite tops by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These pedestals are simply incredible. Super chic and beautifully made.
Diam: 15 inches
H: 44 inches large pedestal / 35 inches small pedestal
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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2- Tier raised edge coffee table in platinum lacquered linen on chrome castors by Karl Springer, American 1994 (signed “Karl Springer 1994” on bottom). Designed in the style of Springer’s iconic “Telephone Table”, this table is very elegant and beautifully made. This could also work as a side table.
W: 30 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted console table model E20 in polished white Carrara marble by Angelo Mangiarotti, Eros Collection, for Skipper, Italy 1970's. This series by Mangiarotti is exceptional in every way. This console is a show stopper.
W: 55 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 28.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - no blemishes, chips or cracks
SOLD
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