Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Sculpture Dining/Game Table with Glass Top 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Sculpture dining/game table with hand-welded pewter base finished in bronze tones with negative space and thick glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed on top “PK LaVerne”). This is a unique sculpture which can take a larger glass top. We can customize for you. It’s a magnificent sculpture by the LaVernes.

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 187 in the section The Brazed Series. The caption reads, “This 1970s work is a unique hand-brazed sculpture incorporating negative space finished in bronze tones with a glass top.”

Dimensions as shown with glass:
Diam: 48 inches
H: 28.5 inches

Base:
Diam: 21 inches
H: 27.5 inches

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Unique Collage "Hellenic Memories" 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Large wall-hanging framed collage “Hellenic Memories” in patinated and engraved metals with hand-painted enamels with partial figural elements by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne”). There are partial Greek figures engraved on both the left and right sides of this work. This work is unique.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this painting is shown in the section The Paintings on pages 246. The caption reads, “HELLENIC MEMORIES, a unique collage in patinated and engraved bronze, copper and pewter, was created in the 1970s…Kelvin LaVerne commented: “We wanted to evoke the feeling of an archeological find, a piece of something perhaps broken and shaped by time, capturing time past: history.”

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.

W: 40.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 46.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Leda and the Swan" Unique Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Unique wall sculpture in Hydro Stone plaster with bronze frame depicting the myth of Leda and the Swan by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “PK LaVerne” on frame). Leda and the Swan is a Greek myth which the LaVernes revisited with several different works. In the myth, Zeus transforms himself into a beautiful swan and seduces Leda who he is in love with. This work is loosely based on a painting done by Michelangelo in 1530. The LaVernes were very knowledgeable about art history and had a deep fascination with historical cultures. It’s a stunning work of art.

Reference: Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this artwork is shown in the section OTHER MATERIALS on page 229. The caption reads, “THE LEDA AND THE SWAN wall sculpture was crafted in the 1970s in patinated Hyrdo Stone plaster with a patinated bronze frame. This work is based pm Michelangelo’s painting of Leda and the Swan from 1530.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 21.5 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent - new felt and wire hanger on back

SOLD

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Karl Springer Rare Pair of Large Hand-Blown Glass Vases 1980s - SOLD

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Pair of large hand-blown glass vases with serpentine coil overlay design in scavo finish by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale of these vases is very impressive. Seguso Vetri d’Arte artisans made all of Springer’s hand-blown glass objects.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive contains several photos of the Karl Springer showroom in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s showing Karl Springer scavo glass vases.

Dimensions for each:
Diam: 13 inches
H: 17.5 / 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Pair of Stunning "Galatea" Bronze Table Lamps 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Pair of rare and unique Galatea Table Lamps with cast female nude sculptures set on patinated bronze bases by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “P.K. LaVerne” on back of each base, as well as “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on one of the sculptures’ legs). The female figures are based on the myth of Pygmalion, a sculptor who makes an ivory statue representing his ideal woman and then falls in love with his own creation, which he names Galatea; the goddess Venus brings the statue to life in answer to his prayer. The LaVernes did a number of enchanting artworks based on mythology. These lamps are absolutely stunning. They have been rewired with new sockets and silk cords.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, these lamps are shown on pages 170-171 in the section titled The Cast Series. The caption reads, “The 1970s GALATEA lamps include cast patinated bronze figures on patinated bronze bases. The beautiful curves of the bases complement the cast female figures perfectly. The LaVernes did several works about the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea.”

Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 17 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 26 inches (Adjustable to 22 inches)
Shade W: 16 inches
Shade D: 10 inches
Shade H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent - new lampshades. These have been newly rewired with new bronze sockets and silk cord.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Large Hand-Blown Glass Hurricane Candle Holder 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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Large hand-blown glass hurricane candle holder by Seguso VA (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (etched "KARL SPRINGER" on bottom). As with all artisan glass Springer designs, this hurricane is beautifully made and visually stunning. This is designed in 2 pieces which fit together so that the top part comes off and can be easily cleaned.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive contains several photos of the Karl Springer showroom in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s that show this model hurricane.

Diam: 12.5 inches
H: 23.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "The Passion" Unique Female Nude Painting 1970 (Signed) - SOLD

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"The Passion", a unique Impressionist painting on patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with blue enamels, intricate design and stepped bronze framing by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970 (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” in metal with original gallery label on back). The LaVernes were very adept at painting and sculpting the human body. The gallery label on the back is from the Seymour Gallery which was where the LaVernes showed their finest artworks.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this engraved painting is shown on pages 254-255 in the section titled The Paintings. The caption reads, “THE PASSION, dating from the 1970s, was created in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with muted enamel cloisonne and a unique pebbled finish. This totally modern work has its roots in the historical painting of The Rebirth of Venus by Alexandre Cabanel from 1863. It is a celebration of female sensuality.”

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.

W: 39.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 25 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Scavo Glass Vase 1980's (Signed) - SOLD

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Large hand-blown glass vase, white with scavo (rough) finish, 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.

Seguso executed Karl Springer’s hand-blown Venetian glass pieces which were typically with a scavo finish.

W: 14 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Vase With Glass Fragments, Rods and Murrhines 1960s - SOLD

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Exceptional handblown glass vase with glass fragments at top, rods at bottom and murrhines around the center by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s. This series utilizing glass fragments is rare.

Literature:  Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "GLASS FRAGMENTS, RODS, AND MURRINE 1958-1968", pages 113 through 118, a similar piece is shown on page 116.

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.

H: 11.5 inches
Diam: 7 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

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Anzolo Fuga Exceptional Hand Blown Vase with Glass Fragments 1960s - 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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Anzolo Fuga "Transennati" Vase With Unique Variation 1962 - 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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Giulio Radi Vase with Colorful Murrhines ca 1950 - SOLD

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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Karl Springer Hand-Blown Glass Ice Bucket by Seguso 1980s (Signed) - 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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Giulio Radi Amber Glass Vase with Silver Foil ca 1950 - 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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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Blue Angel" Painted on Bronze and Pewter 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Stunning female nude "Blue Angel" on patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” in bottom right corner). This work retains the original Seymour Gallery label on the back which where the LaVernes showed their finest artworks. The enamel cloisonne gives great depth to the colors.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work is shown on page 251 in the section titled THE PAINTINGS. The caption reads, “The 1970s BLUE ANGEL is a work in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne.”

W: 25 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 25 inches

Condition: Excellent

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Brueton "Serpent Vase" in Polished Stainless Steel 1980s - SOLD

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Chic “Serpent Vase” in polished stainless steel by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton, American 1980's.

W: 8.5 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Gary McCloy Ceramic Vase with Gunmetal and Gold Glazes 1980s - SOLD

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Hand-thrown ceramic vase with metallic gunmetal and gold glazes by Gary McCloy, American 1980s (signed on the bottom "Gary McCloy Los Angeles").

Diam: 11 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

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Andy Warhol Turtle 1985 (FS II.360A) -Signed and Numbered) - SOLD

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Turtle screenprint in colors by Andy Warhol 1985, on Lenox Museum Board, signed in pencil, numbered 234/250 (there were also fifty artist's proofs), printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, with his blindstamp and the artist’s copyright stamp on the reverse, published by CBS, Inc., Los Angeles. This print was published to coincide with the 1985 film Turtle Diary written by Harold Pinter. This work is framed in a white lacquer frame with plexi over it.

Reference:
Andy Warhol Prints Catalogue Raisonne 1962-1987 by Feldmann & Schellmann published by Distributed Art Publishers in 2003, this print is shown on page 148: II.360A

Print Size:
W: 39 3/8 inches
H: 31 1/2 inches

Framed Size:
W: 45.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 37.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Chinese Monumental Scholar Stone in Limestone 2006 (with Original Documentation) - SOLD

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Monumental "Gong-shi" (Scholar Stone) in Ling bi (limestone) with carved wood base, China 2006 (with original purchase documentation). Collected in China from the Tang dynasty (618-907 C.E.) onwards, scholar's rocks are natural formations prized for their aesthetic qualities, particularly their unique colors and shapes, as well as their ability to invoke and encapsulate the natural world. Ling bi rocks, or fantastic stones, are shaped by the elements and represent elegant natural beauty. They are thought to possess the special forces of both heaven and earth, the sun and the moon in a natural brilliance. These rocks are highly treasured and have been given in tribute since the Song Dynasty.

W: 15 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 53 inches

Provenance: Throckmorton Fine Art invoice dated 2006

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Unique Large Polished Petrified Wood Orb on Custom Base 1980s - SOLD

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Remarkable unique large polished petrified wood orb on custom brass base by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Exotic materials and superb craftsmanship were the hallmark’s of Karl Springer’s design ethos. Because the petrified wood was organic, it has depth in a way that stone does not. This piece is stunning.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive has a photo of this piece in the NYC showroom in the 1980’s.

Diam: 10 inches
H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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