Anzolo Fuga Charger with Multi-Color Murrhines 1950s

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Large handblown glass charger with multi-color murrhines and spiral decoration by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy. 1950's. Hand-blowing large chargers of this size and complexity is extremely challenging.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. published in 2005 by Acanthus Press. There are numerous examples shown using multicolor murrhines and this type of spiral decoration, particularly in the Murrine Encatenate series.

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: 18 inches
H: 2.5 inches

$10,000

Condition: Excellent

ref: fuga60

Anzolo Fuga Charger with Rings of Murrhines 1950s

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Large hand-blown glass charger with 3 concentric rings of multi-color murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1950's.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. published in 2005 by Acanthus Press. Various models throughout showing the use of polychrome murrhines.

Provenance:
This piece was purchased 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: 18 inches
H: 2.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$10,000

ref: fuga60

Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Large Hand-Blown Glass Charger 1966 (Signed)

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Large hand-blown glass charger with mezza filigrana and white glass center by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano Italy, 1966 (signed on bottom “Venini Italia TW”). Tapio Wirkkala was one of the most important Finnish mid-century designers.  He collaborated with Venini to make unique glass art pieces.

Reference:
Venini Catalogue Raisonne 1921-1986 by Anna Venini Diaz de Santillana, published in 2000 by Skira editore, plate 142 shows 2 vessels by Tapio Wirkkala “Filigrane di Tapio” 1972.

Diam: 20.5 inches
H: 2 inches

Condition:  Excellent

$4,500

ref: glass106

Karl Springer Pair of Monumental Hand-Blown Scavo Glass Urns 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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Pair of monumental hand-blown glass urns/vases, black with scavo (rough) finish, by Seguso (Murano, Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom “KARL SPRINGER”). These are artisan glass pieces and are made by hand. It is rare to find a pair of these. They are very impressive.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, shows the lamp version of these urns.

Diam: 14.5 inches
H: 25.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: glass74

Pair of Large Solid Lucite Obelisks 1970s

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Pair of beautifully made impressive large solid lucite obelisks, American 1970's. These are a stand out in any room.

W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 27.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500 for the pair

ref: accessory209

Harry Irving Gates "Rows End" Mixed Media sculpture 1961 - SOLD

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Mixed media sculpted abstract art "Rows End” by Harry Irving Gates, American 1961 (signed and dated on front and original gallery label on back).

A professor of sculpture from 1964 at George Washington University in Washington DC, Harry Irving Gates became Professor Emeritus in 2002. A talented artist who worked in various mediums, he creates mixed media works as well as large-scale abstract sculpture. His work is in numerous collections including that of the Chase Manhattan Bank in New York, the Corcoran Gallery in Washington DC, and Washington ans Lee University in Virginia.

Dimensions With Frame

H:  28.5 inches
W: 36.5 inches
D:  1.5 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: painting136

Hand-Blown Murano Glass Dish With Aventurine 1950s - SOLD

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Hand-blown clear glass dish with aventurine (gold) inclusions, Murano Italy, 1950's.

Diam: 10.5 inches
H: 2 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: glass84

Aldo Nason Handblown Glass Vase with Silver and Gold Foil 1960s

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Hand-blown glass vase, multicolor with silver and gold foils encased in clear layer of glass by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960's;. At A.V.E.M. artists were constantly experimenting and many pieces were unique works of art. There is a larger piece that is from the same series also offered for sale.

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.

H: 6.5 inches
Diam: 7 inches

$7,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: Nason9

Aldo Nason Handblown Glass Vase with Gold and Silver Foil 1960s

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Hand-blown glass vase, multicolor with silver and gold foils, iridized with blue around the mouth, by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960's. At A.V.E.M. artists were constantly experimenting and many pieces were unique works of art. There is a smaller piece that is from the same series also offered for sale.

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: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

Ref: nason8

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

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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

$8,500

ref: radi1

Giulio Radi Red Glass Vessel with Silver Foil and Murrhines Ca 1950

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Hand-blown red glass vase model 33 with silver 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. The shape, color and execution are stunning. Radi’s pieces are like jewels.

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. There is an original drawing by Radi of this piece on page 299.

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: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

ref: radi16

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown "Murrine Incantante" Vase ca 1959

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Hand-blown vase from the Murrine Incatenate series, yellow glass with red and blue murrhines, by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM, Murano Italy, ca 1959. These Murrine Incatanate pieces are bold and graphic and unique works of art by one of the most important Murano glass designers.

Literature:  Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "MURRINE INCATENATE 1959-60", pages 122 through 160. There is a picture of this vase shown on page 139.

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: 5 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 15 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga107

Karl Springer Exceptional Artisan Bronze Orb Sculpture1980s - SOLD

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Large and impressive artisan bronze orb sculpture with incised abstract textural design on ebonized wooden stand by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Karl Springer always utilized the finest materials and the best artisans.

Reference:
The Lobel Modern Karl Springer archive contains a photograph of this piece in the NYC showroom in the 1980’s. We are happy to provide a copy to the buyer.

Diam: 15inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture97

Handblown Glass Vase Large Murrhines By Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. 1950s

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Handblown glass vase composed of large bi-color murrhines and gold foil by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy ca 1956. The colors of the murrhines and the gold foil make this piece jewel-like.

Reference:
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, a similar model with the same large murrhines and gold foil is shown on page 103.

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: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

ref: avem28

Handblown Glass Vase with Large Murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. 1956

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Handblown glass vase composed of large bi-color murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy ca 1956. The vivid colors of the murrhines make this piece jewel-like.

Reference:
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, a similar model with the same large murrhines is shown on page 103.

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: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

ref: avem27

Anzolo Fuga Colorful Pavone Vase with 2 Necks 1957-60

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Hand-blown glass vase with multicolor rods and murrhines from the Pavone Series by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1957-60. The color combination and the design and execution are stunning.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, section titled "Pavone" (“Peacock”) starts with a description of the series on page 97 with multiple examples on pages 98-112.

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, a photo of a Pavone series piece is shown on page 144.

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.

W: 7 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: fuga110

Colorful Handblown Glass Vase by A.V.E.M. 1960s

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Handblown glass vase with multicolor glass fragments and complex murrhines with a lattimo (white glass) interior by Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960's. These hand-blown glass pieces from A.V.E.M. are beautiful unique works of art.

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.

W: 7 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

ref: avem13
 

Mounted Ram Horns on Lucite 1970s - SOLD

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Set of ram horns mounted on a solid Lucite base, American 1970's.

W: 18 inches
D: 7.5 inches
H: 14 inches

SOLD

Condition:  Excellent

Ref: sculpture140

Rare and Important Barovier & Toso "Saturneo" Hand Blown Vase 1951 -SOLD

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Rare and Important hand blown glass "Saturneo" vase with murrhines, white lattimo and gold leaf by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy 1951. This was was also made in red. There is a single red murrhine inserted unintentionally which makes this vase rare and special.

Reference:

Tra Creativita e Progezzazione, Il Vetro Italiano a Milano 1906-1968 curated by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Mariatheresa Chirico, Giovanni Mori, Anty Pansera, Claudio Salsi, published by Electa in 1998, on page 199 is the same vase with purple murrhines (103. Vaso serie “saturneo”, Barovier & Toso, disgeno Ercole Barovier, 1951)

Venetian Glass 1890-1990 by by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, page 100 shows a Saturneo vase (88 Ercole Barovier Saturneo vase with rods and murrhines Barovier & Toso 1951, Venice private collection).

Murano ‘900 by Franco Deboni, published by Boca Editori - Milano in 1996, page 126 shows a Saturneo vase (“Saturneo” vase in iridized glass with application of gold leaf decorated in lattimo rods alternated with insertions of purple spiral-like murrine. Designed by Ercole Barovier. Around 1951.)

Diam: 6 inches
H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: barovier1

Giulio Radi Blue Glass Vase with Silver Foil 1950 - SOLD

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Hand-blown blue glass vase with silver 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 a 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 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: 7.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: radi7