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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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Anzolo Fuga Rare and Stunning Set of 10 Hand-Blown Astrale Plates/Bowls Early-1960s

Evan Lobel

Rare set of 10 Astrale hand-blown plates/shallow bowls with unique large complex murrhine at bottom by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Italy early-1960's. This set includes 6 plates and 3 shallow bowls and 1 smaller plate that retains the original AVEM stickers. These were incredibly hard to execute. There are only a few pieces from the Astrale Series known to exist, including one shown in the 1960 Biennale. These is a mesmerizing set by Anzolo Fuga.

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.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Astrale Series 1960-65 on page 169, this set was cataloged by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti for her book and one piece from this set is shown on page 170 with the description, “Astrale plate…, 1960-65, diam. 24.75 cm.”

Each:
Diam: 10 inches
Bowl H: 3 inches
Plate H: 1.5 inches

Small Plate:
Diam: 9 inches
H: 1.5 inches


Condition: Excellent

$15,000 for the set

ref: fuga122

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categories ART, OTHER ITEMS
tags ANZOLOFUGA1, GLASS4, SERVICEWARE

Ercole Barovier Rare Handblown Glass "Alterni" Vase 1958

Eric McNatt

Rare and important handblown glass "Alterni" vase in clear and light blue tessere edged in darker blue by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, 1958. Alterni pieces are exquisite and very rare.

Literature: Ercole Barovier 1889-1974, Marsilio Editori, this technique illustrated pg. 140.

Reference:
Wright Auctions: Important Italian Glass sale on May 23, 2018. Lot 183. Exactly the same model sold for $21,250.

Provenance
Private Collection New York

Restoration
None - excellent condition

H: 7.5 inches
Diam: 6 inches

$25,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: glass77

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categories ART
tags GLASS4

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Torso Table Lamps ca. 1970 (signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and important “Male and Female Torso” table lamps in Hydro Stone plaster on patinated bronze bases by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970’s (signed "PK LaVerne" on both bases).  These table lamps have been finished with a patina that makes them look like excavated sculptures and are very impressive.  As many of the LaVerne's pieces reference historical civilizations, these reference ancient Greek and Roman sculptures.  New custom shades provided by Lobel Modern. These have been newly rewired with new bronze sockets and silk cord. There is a switch on the back of each lamp which turns both sockets on and off at the same time.

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 231 in the section titled Other Materials. The caption reads, “MALE AND FEMALE TORSO table lamps in Hydro-Stone plaster that have been patinated by hand to resemble ancient sculptures with patinated bronze bases were created in the 1970s. These lamps are an homage to classical Greco-Roman torso sculptures.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 16 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 34.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: tablelamps349

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categories ART, LIGHTING
tags Laverne 4, sold lighting 10, sold Art 7

Stanley Boxer Large Textural Oil on Linen 1980 (signed and dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Large original oil on linen "Sensatescimbellowinghush", by Stanley Boxer (1926-2000), American 1980's (signed and dated on back by artist and original Thomas Segal Gallery label on back). Stanley Boxer was an important mid-century painter who specialized in textures and color fields. This painting has two layers: a bottom layer which has yellow, red and blue color fields; and an upper layer of texture through which the bottom layer is subtly visible. This painting is a wonderful example of his best work. Boxer had a deep love of language, particularly German, and he combined suggestive words to create unique titles which complimented his approach to painting which merged color and form. His works are in many important museum collections, including the Museum of Modern Art (NY), the Whitney Museum of American Art, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Hirshorn Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, amongst many others. In 1975, Boxer was a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship.

This painting is currently on view in our Exhibit Gallery across from our main showroom.

Framed:

W: 66 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 81 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: painting155

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categories ART
tags sold Art 7

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Still Life with Sunflowers on Bronze 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large one-of-a-kind Impressionist still life with sunflowers in a vase on a table cloth and book, enamel cloisonne on patinated and engraved bronze, with engraved sculptured wood-grain bronze frame by Philip & Kelivn LaVerne, 1960's (signed “Philip K. LaVerne” on front.). The LaVernes did many floral still lifes during their collaboration. Each one is spectacular.

W: 60 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 38 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: painting162

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categories ART
tags Laverne 5, sold Art 7

Vasa Studio Rare Large Multicolor Lucite 4 Tower Sculpture 1985 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare large multicolor lucite 4 column sculpture #2416 with original white laminate base by Vasa Studio, American 1985 (signed, numbered and dated “#2416 Vasa 85” in lucite, comes with original invoice dated 3/16/85). Large multitower sculptures by Vasa are very hard to come by. This one is exceptional.

Vasa Mihich is a Yugoslavian-born artist living and working in Los Angeles. He taught for many years as a senior professor of Design at UCLA. Mihich's work has appeared in museums internationally, and is featured in private collections at the Honolulu Museum of Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, the San Diego Museum of Art, Wilhelm Lehmbrech Museum, the Denver Art Museum, and the Hammer Museum. His work has also been exhibited at the Feigen-Palmer Gallery in Los Angeles, and appeared in the major show "American Sculptures of the Sixties" at the LACMA.

Reference:
LA Modern Auctions, December 16, 2021, lot 107, Vasa 4 Tower Sculpture sold for $50,000.

W: 32 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 76 inches

Condition: Excellent - small scratches in lucite consistent with age.

SOLD

ref: sculpture170

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tags sold art 6

Anzolo Fuga Rare Glass Vase in Pulegoso Glass with Spots 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and unique hand-blown glass vase, irregular form in pulegoso glass with spots, by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy 1960's. Fuga experimented with irregular shapes throughout his artistic career.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti and published by Acanthus Press is 2005, this piece is shown on page 203 with the text, “Vase, pulegoso with spots, 1960-68, H.35 cm, New York, Evan Lobel collection.”

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: 16.5 inches
W: 8 inches
D: 6 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

ref: fuga118

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA1, sold art 6

Karl Springer Monumental Hand-Blown Scavo Glass Urn 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Monumental hand-blown Venetian Glass urn/vase, black with scavo (rough) finish, by Seguso (Murano, Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom “KARL SPRINGER”). This is an artisan glass piece and is made by hand. It is rare and very impressive.

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

Diam: 14.5 inches
H: 25.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: glass74

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categories ART
tags KARLSPRINGER7, sold art 6

Curtis Jere Attributed Large Wall-Hanging Sculpture in Copper and Brass 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large wall-hanging artisan hand-welded sculpture in copper and brass attributed to Curtis Jere, American 1970's. This unique work of art is very impressive in person.

W: 36 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 57 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture164

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tags sold art 6

Large Chinese Ceramic Foo Dog 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Large artisan ceramic Foo Dog on an ebonized resin base, China 1970's.

W: 17 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 20 inches

Condition: Very Good - minor wear consistent with age

SOLD

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Naomi Feinberg "Buddha" Sculpture in Limestone 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand carved “Buddha” sculpture in limestone on a wood base by Naomi   Feinberg, American 1960s.

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.

Diam: 6 inches
H: 11 inches

Condition: Exellent

SOLD

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categories ART
tags NAOMI FEINBERG, sold art 6

Anzolo Fuga Rare Hand Blown Glass Vase with Corroso Finish 1958-60 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and unique hand-blown glass vase with multicolor murrhines and rods with corroso finish by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M.. Murano Italy 1958-60. This is one of the only vases of its kind to feature the corroso finish.
This vase is large and extremely complex and difficult to execute. It is stunning.

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 “Multicolor Rods and Murrine”, on page 61 there is a photo of the same model with the same murrhines and rods without a corroso finish.

H: 18.5 inches
Diam: 8 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

ref: fuga117

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tags ANZOLOFUGA1, sold art 6

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Ming" Bronze Painting 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Stunning wall-hanging "Ming" painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-applied enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (etched “P+K LaVerne” on bottom) The coloration is superb.

Reference:
Sculpture, Bronze and Pewter Tables, The Art of Philip LaVerne catalog with gold and white cover published in the 1960’s, page 8 shows a photo of 2 tables with tops from this series. In the back of the catalog is a description which reads: “MING #131 PAIR:
The extraordinary artistry of the Ming Period is superbly captured…. The traditional Ming warrior holding the invincible sword is carved of bronze and pewter.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 18 inches
D: 0.5 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

ref: sculpture168

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categories ART
tags Laverne 4, SCULPTURES2, paintings / prints 2

Philip & Kelvin Laverne Iconic Pair of "Chinois Plaques" 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Pair of "Chinois Plaques", models 101 and 102, in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed). The delicately engraved scenes are exquisite.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, these paintings are 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.”

Each:
W: 16.5 inches
H: 24.5 inches
D: 1 inch

Condition: Excellent

$15,000 for the pair

Ref: sculpture161

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tags Laverne 4, paintings / prints 2, SCULPTURES2

Naomi Feinberg "Deep In Thought" Sculpture In Limestone 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand-chiseled and etched abstract figural sculpture "Deep in Thought" in limestone by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960's. This is a beautiful sculpture which is both primitive and evocative.

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: Lobel Modern purchased this piece from the artist in the early 2000's and sold it to a private collector in NYC. Lobel Modern purchased it from the estate of the collector in 2021.

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: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture148

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categories ART
tags NAOMI FEINBERG, sold art 6

Roberto Estevez Monumental Stylized Torso in Glazierite 1980s

Evan Lobel

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Large stylized torso in glazierite by Roberto Estevez for Karl Springer, American 1980's. Glazierite was a resin composite created by Karl Springer’s artisans. This model was also cast in bronze and can be seen in an Architectural Digest interior photographed in the 1980’s (see below and photo.)

Roberto Estevez was an extremely talented 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.

Provenance:
Purchased from an employee of New York City Karl Springer showroom.

Reference:
Architectural Digest, July 1985, page 100 shows an image of this sculpture in Donald and Ivanka Trump's penthouse apartment with a description on the opposite page "...The bronze torso sculpture is by Roberto Estevez..."

W: 21 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 37.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$35,000

ref: sculpture38

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categories ART
tags SCULPTURES2, KARLSPRINGER6

African Hand-Carved Wooden Ladder Sculpture 20th Century

Evan Lobel

Hand-carved wooden ladder on a black square base originally used to to access multi story residences built in cliffs by the Dogon Tribe, Mali 20th century.

W: 16 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 72 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

Ref: sculpture163

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Naomi Feinberg "Salume" Sculpture in Dark Gray Marble 1977 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand-carved and etched "Salume" sculpture in dark gray marble by Naomi Feinberg, American 1977 (signed and dated “NF 77”).

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: Private Collection New York.

 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: 8.5 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 20.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture143

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tags NAOMI FEINBERG, sold art 6

Anzolo Fuga Rare "Pavone" Vase With Opaline Glass 1957-60 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and unique hand-blown glass low vase, opaline glass with orange rods and polychrome murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy 1957-60. The modern shape and colorful design are really something special.

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 “Pavone”, this piece is shown on page 107 with the text, “Pavone bowl, opaline glass, 1957-60, H: 15 cm, New York, Evan Lobel collection.”

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: 9 inches
H: 5.9 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga120

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tags ANZOLOFUGA1, sold art 6

Martin Kline "Untitled" Abstract Pencil and Gouache 1993 (Signed and Dated)

Evan Lobel

Beautifully framed original artwork, Untitled, ink and gouache on paper, 7" x 10" sheet, by Martin Kline, American 1993 signed and dated on lower corner.

Martin Kline’s (b. 1961) work references Western and Eastern cultural practices, drawing from art history, philosophy and nature. He is mostly known for his work in encaustic, the mixing of pigment with bees and synthetic wax. A technique that is as challenging to perfect as it is compelling to behold, Martin creates incredibly textured surfaces where the works become a phenomenological experience for the viewer. Kline’s work is the subject of many critical essays by noted authors, including Carter Ratcliff and Barbara Rose. His work is in many private public collections here and abroad including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Whitney, The Brooklyn Museum of Art among many others.

Overall Dimensions
W: 15.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 12.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$4,500

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tags DRAWING1, paintings / prints 2