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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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Naomi Feinberg "When Gentle Things Were Said" Sculpture in Italian Marble 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Large hand-carved sinuous “When Gentle Things Were Said” sculpture in Italian marble by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970’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: 10.5 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 27 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories ART
tags NAOMI FEINBERG, sold art 5

Roberto Estevez Ostrich Egg and Sea Shell Bird Sculpture 1968 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Original bird sculpture in etched pewter and brass with incorporated ostrich egg and sea shell on a bronze base by Roberto Estevez, American 1968 (signed “Estevez 68” on bottom). This is a unique sculpture and showcases the artisanship and intricacy of Roberto Estevez’s designs.

Roberto Estevez was a renown jewelry designer and sculptor. He designed jewelry for Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels as well as Tiffany. He had extraordinary talent in creating whimsical sculptures of animals and insects incorporating sea shells, ostrich eggs and other organic materials. He also created more serious works in small editions, mostly in bronze and brass, including those of monkeys and the human form, both male and female. Roberto Estevez was Karl Springer’s life partner until his death in the 1980’s. Estevez’s sophisticated and elegant designs fit in perfectly with Karl’s own aesthetic and Karl sold many of Roberto’s pieces through his showrooms.

W: 8 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 8 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture149

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categories ART
tags sold art 5

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Glass Charger with Rings of Murrhines 1950s

Evan Lobel

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Hand-blown glass charger, aquamarine with concentric rings of polychrome murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M)., Murano Italy, 1955-60. Hand-blowing a glass charger of this size and complexity is extremely difficult.

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: 17 inches
H: 2.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$10,000

ref: fuga60

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA1, GLASS3

Anzolo Fuga Charger with Multi-Color Murrhines 1950s

Eric McNatt

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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

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA1, GLASS3

Anzolo Fuga Charger with Rings of Murrhines 1950s

Eric McNatt

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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

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA1, GLASS3

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

Evan Lobel

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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

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categories ART
tags GLASS3

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

Evan Lobel

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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

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tags KARLSPRINGER5, sold art 5

Pair of Large Solid Lucite Obelisks 1970s

Evan Lobel

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

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categories OTHER ITEMS, ART
tags SCULPTURES2, BOXES1, DECORATIVE ARTS/OBJECTS

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

Evan Lobel

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

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categories ART
tags sold art 6

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

Evan Lobel

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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

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

Evan Lobel

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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

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tags GLASS4

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

Evan Lobel

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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

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tags GLASS4

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

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

$8,500

ref: radi1

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

Evan Lobel

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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

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categories ART
tags GLASS3

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

Evan Lobel

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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

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categories ART
tags GLASS3, ANZOLOFUGA1

Karl Springer Exceptional Artisan Bronze Orb Sculpture1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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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

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categories ART
tags KARLSPRINGER7, sold Art 7

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

Evan Lobel

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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

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categories ART
tags GLASS3, ANZOLOFUGA1

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

Evan Lobel

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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

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categories ART
tags GLASS3

Anzolo Fuga Colorful Pavone Vase with 2 Necks 1957-60

Evan Lobel

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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

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categories ART
tags GLASS3, ANZOLOFUGA1

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

Eric McNatt

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
 

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categories ART
tags GLASS3