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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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Authentic bronze Benin head on a custom lucite base by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Springer often incorporated fine works of ethnic art into his showroom.
Reference:
Certificate of Authenticity provided by Tom Langevin, who worked with Karl Springer in the 1970s and 1980s.
Diam: 6 inches
H: 14.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500
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Organic sculpture in gray resin by J. Zimet, American 1970's (signed "JZ" and label on bottom gives address in Rye New York)
W: 18 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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Large hand-blown glass vase with multicolor rods around top and bottom by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.) Murano Italy, 1955
Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M., Acanthus Press 2005, description of the this series on page 41 with examples shown after, a similar example of this piece is shown on page 47.
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased these pieces 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: 8.5 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 3 obelisks with submerged green and amber glass and engraved on verso by Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1950s
1 Large Amber Obelisk
W: 4 inches
D: 2.5 inches
H: 11.5 inches
2 Green Obelisks
W: 3 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 10.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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A "Reazioni Policrome" vase in blue glass with large murrhines and silver foil by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1950-2
Reference:
Venetian Art Glass: An American Collection 1840-1970, Barovier, pg. 297 illustrates a similar example Il Vetro di Murano Alle Biennali 1895-1972, Barovier, Barovier Mentasti and Dorigato, pg. 66 illustrates a similar example
Diam: 5 inches
H: 11.75 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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A "Reazioni Policrome" vase in blue glass with silver foil by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1950-2.
Reference:
Il Vetro di Murano alle Biennali 1895-1972, Barovier, Barovier Mentasti and Dorigato, pg. 61 illustrates technique Venetian Art Glass: An American Collection 1840-1970, Barovier, pg. 295 illustrates similar example Il Vetro di Murano alle Biennali 1895-1972, Barovier, Barovier Mentasti and Dorigato, pg. 61 illustrates technique
Diam: 5 inches
H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of original abstract works on paper in silver frames by John Konstantin Hansegger, Switzerland 1987 & 1988. Hansegger was born in Switzterland in 1908 and as a young painter moved to Paris and became a member of an artistic circle of avant garde artists, among them Picasso with whom he developed a friendship. Hansegger is one of the few artists to ever paint Picasso’s portrait. He mastered Cubism, Surrealism and invented a unique style. Abstract Parallels filled with symbolic imagery in bright primary colors. Picasso and Swiss Fernand Leger encouraged his career. He later lived in the United States.
Each:
W: 40.5 inches
D: .75 inches
H: 34.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-blown glass vase with large murrhines by Pollio Perelda for Fratelli Toso, Murano Italy, 1950's
Diam: 5.5 inches
H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
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Large and rare "Bandiere" vase, hand-blown with multicolor rods all around, by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1955-58. "Bandiere" means "Flag". This series was so named because of the way the glass rods laid out before they were blown.
Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Bandiere Series 1955-58 on page 29 and this piece is shown on page 38.
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased these pieces 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: 7 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and exceptional hand-blown glass vase, pulegoso glass indented with black spots, by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano 1960's
Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M., Acanthus Press 2005, section titled "Various Decorations" pages 198-206, this piece is featured on page 203.
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased these pieces 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.
Diam: 8 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional and rare "Pavone" vase in opaline glass with applied murrhines and rods by Anzolo Fuga for 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, description of the Pavone series on page 97 with examples shown after, this piece is shown on page 107.
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.
Diam: 9.5 inches
H: 5.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large and important "Bandiere" vase with white and multichrome rods and hole by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1950's. "Bandiere" means "Flag". This series was so named because of the way the glass rods laid out before they were blown.
Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Bandiere Series 1955-58 on page 29, a similar example is shown on page 35.
W: 10 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Box in stainless steel with cover clad in semi precious malachite and lapis lazuli with silver accents by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The interior of the box is covered in leather.
W: 8.5 inches
D: 6.5 inches
H: 4 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Boomerang" is an original painting with acrylic on canvas by Brady Legler, American 2016 (signed and dated on verso). Bio on our website.
W: 36 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 48 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Spring Thaw", an original acrylic on canvas by Brady Legler, American 2017 (signed on verso). Bio on our website.
W: 40 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 60 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Mechanism" is an original acrylic painting on canvas by Brady Legler, American 2017 (signed on verso). Bio on our website.
W: 40 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 60 inches
Condition: Excellent
$9,500
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"Wonderland", an original acrylic on canvas, 48" x 48", by Brady Legler, American 2017 (signed and dated on verso). Bio on our website.
48 inches square
Condition: Excellent
$9,500
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"6 Branches" sculpture, with stainless steel wires silvered together in 2 clusters per "branch" onto stems of stainless steel, by Harry Bertoia, American 1960's. This is a rare and experimental form. It is extremely graceful.
Reference:
This sculpture comes with a Title of Authentication from the Bertoia archive signed by Val Bertoia.
W: 48 inches
D: 43 inches
H: 34 inches
$45,000
Condition: Excellent
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Set of 3 candle holders, black glass with Scavo finish, by Karl Springer for Seguso (Murano Italy), American, 1980's
H: 18 inches, 16inches, 14 inches without candles
Diameter: 8 in.
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: accessory140
Studio made ceramic bowl with scalloped edges and colorful geometric design by Guido Gambone, Italy 1950's (signed on bottom "GAMBONE" with donkey)
7 inches square
2 inches high
$3,500
Condition: Excellent
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