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Anzolo Fuga "Transennati" Vase with Unique Variation 1962

Evan Lobel

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. A truly stunning piece.

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:
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, 1950’s and 60’s.

H: 12 inches
Diam: 8 inches

$8,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

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categories ART
tags GLASS4, ANZOLOFUGA1

Anzola Fuga Rare "Bands" Vase With Internal Glass Filament 1960s

Evan Lobel

Rare hand-blown glass vase from the "Bands Series" with internal glass filament by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1960’s. The execution of this piece with the hair-thin glass filament is simply incredible. Only a few examples were made.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti and published by Acanthus Press is 2005, section titled “Bands”, this model with red bands is shown on page 84 with the text, “Vase with bands, variation with internal filaments, 1956-60, H. 40.6 cm, New York, Martin Kline Collection.”

AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche 2020, on page 139 this model is shown with yellow bands with the text, “Around 1965 Fuga started using opaque and impure glass types as well as surface treatments. he also experimented with internal volumes by indenting opposing walls until these connected and formed internal bridges.”

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: 5.5 inches
H: 14.5 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

ref: fuga119

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA1, GLASS4

Giulio Radi Rare Red Glass Vase with Gold Foil ca 1950

Evan Lobel

Hand-blown red glass vase with gold 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 exquisite 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 Giulio 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: 9.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

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categories ART
tags GLASS4

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Venus Contemplating" Engraved Painting 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Rare “Venus Contemplating” painting in engraved and patinated bronze with complex scene with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (signed “Philip.K LaVerne”). The LaVernes were often inspired by Greek mythology. The hand-brazed sculptured frame in patinated bronze adds another artistic dimension to the artwork. Original gallery label on back is from the Seymour Gallery where they artists showed their best 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 painting is shown on page 248 in the section titled The Paintings. The caption reads, “VENUS CONTEMPLATING, created in the 1970s, is a complex assymetrical work in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter and enamel cloisonne with a hand-brazed sculptured frame.”

W: 38 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 39 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture144F

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categories ART
tags Laverne 2, sold art 6

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Expressionist Still Life Painting on Bronze 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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"Still Life Musicale" a large abstract expressionist painting on bronze with vibrant hand-applied enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front and original Seymour Gallery label on back). The Seymour Gallery was where the LaVernes showed their best artworks. These bronze paintings are rare and showcase the artistic talents of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.

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 ion page 241 in the section titled The Paintings with accompanying caption below.

W: 51 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 40 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: painting156

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tags Laverne 3, sold art 6

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Sculpture "The Runner" in Hand-Brazed Bronze 1970s (signed)

Evan Lobel

One-of-a-kind sculpture, The Runner, in hand-brazed and textured bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed "Philip + Kelvin LaVerne" on base). Philip and Kelvin were both trained artists and some of their best work was abstract sculpture. This is a unique piece.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this sculpture is shown on page 220 in the section titled The Brazed Series . The caption reads, “THE RUNNER is a hand-brazed and textured sculpture in patinated bronze, which was made in the 1970s.”

W: 23.5 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 20.5 inches

Provenance: The Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

Condition: Excellent

$15,000

ref: sculpture156

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categories ART
tags SCULPTURES2, Laverne 4

Anzolo Fuga Large Hand Blown Glass Vase from the "Bands" Series 1950s

Evan Lobel

Large hand-blown glass vase from the “Bands” series, pulegoso with bands around sides and large murrhine on front and back, by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Italy 1950's. The scale and execution of this unique work are superb.

Reference:

Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, published by Acanthus Press in 2005, section titled "BANDS 1956-60", with a description of the series on page 76 and examples shown on pages 77 to 88.

H: 19 inches
W: 6 inches
D: 5 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

ref: fuga94

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA, GLASS4

Anzolo Fuga Rare Hand Blown Hourglass Vase ca 1960

Evan Lobel

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Large hand-blown green hourglass vase with applied multi-color rods by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy ca 1960.

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Multicolor Rods and Murrines series is on page 38 and this design is shown on page 41.

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: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: fuga79

 

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA, GLASS4

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Glass "Bands" Vase 1956-60

Evan Lobel

Exceptional hand-blown glass "Bands" vase model 13215 with red and white bands and gold foil by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1956-60. This is a stunning and iconic Anzolo Fuga design.

Reference
Anzolo Fuga Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, section on “Bands” pieces, page 76.

AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, Arnoldsche Press in 2020, shows an archival photo of this model on page 74 with a photo of this model on page 75.

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: 20 inches
W: 13 inches
D: 4.5 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga91

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tags ANZOLOFUGA, GLASS4

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Glass "Bands" Vase 1956-60 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Exceptional hand-blown glass "Bands" vase with blue and white bands and gold foil by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1956-60 

Literature:
Anzolo Fuga Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, section on “Bands” with a description of the series on page 76 and an example of this piece on page 78.

AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, Arnoldsche Press in 2020, shows an archival photo of this model on page 74 with a photo of this model on page 75.

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 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

H: 20 inches
W: 12 inches
D: 4 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga91

 

 

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tags ANZOLOFUGA, sold art 6

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Vase with Multicolor Vertical Rods 1955-56 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Hand-blown glass vase with multicolor vertical rods by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, 1955-6. The clear and colorful rods interspersed among the red on white rods creates a very striking design.

Literature: 
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "VERTICAL RODS 1955-56", this model is shown on page 68.

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, there are numerous photos of pieces with vertical multicolor rods.

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.

W: 9 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 12 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA1, sold art 6

Anzolo Fuga Hand-blown "Murrine Incatenate" Glass Vase ca 1960 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand-blown glass vase from the “Murrine Incatenate” series by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, ca 1960.

Reference:

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 similar piece shown on page 154.

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, there is a photo of this model on page 147.

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: 14 inches
Diam: 7 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga93

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA1, sold art 6

Ermanno Nason Hand-Blown Vase in Opalescent Blue Glass & Gold Overlay 1967 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Spectacular hand-blown glass vase in opalescent blue glass with gold overlay by Ermanno Nason, Murano Italy, 1967 (signed "E Nason 1967" on bottom).  It was blown hot and required exceptional glass blowing skills.  This vase is a masterpiece. 

Comes with an authentication by Sergio Gnesin, expert and author of the biographical book “I Vetri di Ermanno Nason” (The Glass Sculptures of Ermanno Nason) published in 2003.

H: 15.5
Diam: 6.5

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

ref: glass64

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categories ART
tags sold art 6

Aldo Nason Rare 3 Mouth Hand Blown Glass Sculpture 1950's-1960's - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Rare hand-blown glass sculpture, 3 mouths with silver foil and dripped layer, by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1950's-1960's.

Reference:
Marc Heiremans, Art Glass from Murano 1910-1970, section on Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.) pages 9 to 19, a similar piece is shown on page 13 with variations in color.

Diam: 5.5 inches
H: 11.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: nason3

 

 

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Anzolo Fuga Vase with Glass Fragments 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Exceptional handblown glass vessel with glass fragments, rods and murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s. The pieces with glass fragments are 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 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.

H: 11.5 inches
Diam: 8 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga89b

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tags ANZOLOFUGA, sold art 6

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Chinoi Plaque #4" 1960s (signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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"Chinois Plaque #4" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter hand-painted with enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed Philip Kelvin LaVerne).  Original label on back. This exquisite work of art is intricately engraved.

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 page 76 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “The CHINOIS plaques, which were created in the 1960s, show scenes of tranquility in ancient China.”

W: 17.5 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 24.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture118

 

 

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tags LAVERNE, sold art 6

William Steiger Painting "Dirigible, Hangar, Launch" 2001 (signed, titled and dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

"Dirigible, Hangar, Launch" original painting in oil on canvas over wood by William Steiger, American, 2001 (signed, titled and dated on verso). William Steiger studied art at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and was a 1989 graduate of the MFA program at Yale University. He is the recipient of numerous grants, fellowships, and awards. His work is included in countless private, public, and corporate collections, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art. Beginning in 2004, he added printmaker to his resume, working with Pace Prints and the Dieu Donné Papermill. Over 35 solo shows have been mounted internationally, and in 2011 Hudson Hills Press published a monograph of his work, featuring more than 200 images and essays by 13 contributing writers.

W: 47.5 inches
D: 2.5 inches
H: 33 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: painting161

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Fratelli Toso Pair of Pinched-Top Glass Vases With Red Spiral 1950s

Evan Lobel

2 stunning hand-blown glass vases with red spiral design by Fratelli Toso, Murano, Italy, 1950’s. They are pinched at the top with aventurine (gold) throughout the glass. These both shimmer like jewels.

W: 9 inches
D: 4.5 inches
H: 11.5 inches

$4,500 each

Condition: Excellent

Ref: glass112

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tags GLASS4

Youssef Nabil "Mohamed with Eyes Closed 2002" Digital Lambda Print (Signed)

Evan Lobel

"Mohamed with Eyes Closed, 2002", large Digital Lambda Print, casting year 2001, Egypt (edition 1 of 3, signed, “Youssef Nabil 1/3 Cairo 2001” on back of photograph). The frame is solid oak and exquisite. These large prints by Nabil are very rare and were done in very small editions.

Nabil's distinctive technique of hand-coloring silver gelatin prints removes the blemishes of reality. Nabil disrupts prevalent notions of color photography and painting, as well as assumptions about the aesthetic sensibilities associated with art and those identified with popular culture. His hand-colouring evokes a sense of longing and nostalgia and allows his photographs to flicker between our time and another era.

Youssef Nabil is part of various international collections including Collection François Pinault, Paris; LACMA Museum, Los Angeles; The Louis Vuitton Foundation, Paris; Sindika Dokolo Foundation, Luanda; La Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Paris; the joint collection of The British Museum and The Victoria & Albert Museum, London; SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah, GA; Centro de la Imagen, Mexico City; Mathaf Arab Museum of Modern Art, Doha; the Guggenheim Museum, Abu Dhabi;The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York and Pérez Art Museum in Miami.

W: 45 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 56 inches

Condition: Excellent

$35,000

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tags PHOTOGRAPHY, paintings / prints 2

Roberto Estevez Large Kudu Sculpture for Karl Springer 1980s - SOLD

Eric McNatt

Large and impressive kudu sculpture, head in iridescent gunmetal faux granite nitrocellulose lacquer over a fiberglass casting with solid brass base and authentic horns, by Roberto Estevez for Karl Springer, American 1980's.

Roberto Estevez was an extremely talented jewelry designer and sculptor. He designed pieces for Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels as well as Tiffany. 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 many of Roberto’s pieces were sold through Karl Springer’s showrooms.

H: 43 inches
W: 36 inches
D: 17 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: sculpture99

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tags KARLSPRINGER2, sold art 6