Anzolo Fuga Rare Hand Blown Hourglass Vase ca 1960

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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

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

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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

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

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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

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Les Chinois" Cocktail Table 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Rare "Les Chinois” Cocktail Table with 4 legs engraved with Chinese scenes in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed in 3 places). This coffee table is very rare. Kelvin LaVerne states that only a few were made. The Chinese iconography and coloration on the legs are superb. The legs were bent into shape by hand.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown on pages 64-65 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “The LES CHINOIS coffee table was created in the 1970s. The LaVenes were constantly experimenting with different ways to showcase their artistic skills. Here, the engraved and hand-colored scenes are on the legs, which had to be bent into shape by hand. The tabletop shows the LaVerne patina which was obtained by burying it underground.”

W: 39.5 inches
D: 39.5 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable307

Beautiful Custom Console Table in 2-Tone Lacquered Linen 1970s

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Stunning console table with half round molding front edge, the entire piece covered in silver gray lacquered linen, custom design, American 1970's. This table is meticulous crafted.

W: 66 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent - this table has been completely restored by Lobel Modern.

$12,500

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Tommi Parzinger Rare 4 Poster Queen Size Bed 1950s - ON HOLD

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4 Poster queen size bed model No. 185 in lacquered mahogany with silver leaf flowers at tops of posts by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. These Parzinger beds are rare and this one is a beauty. The lacquer color is a rich dark brown.

Reference: Parzinger Originals paper catalog published in the 1960’s shows a drawing of this model with “#185” written below.

External Dimensions:
W: 65.5 inches
D: 85 inches
H: 81 inches
Headboard H: 30 inches
Footboard H: 10 inches

Internal Dimensions:
W: 63 inches
D: 83 inches

$15,000

Condition:  Excellent

Ref: bed10

Pair of Studio Made Andirons 1950s - SOLD

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Studio made andirons in hammered copper, American 1950's

H: 19.5 inches
W: 9 inches
D: 16 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fireplace65

Karl Springer Stunning Mirror in Python and Black Lizard 1980s

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Beautifully crafted mirror with frame in black lizard with interior and exterior edges wrapped in python with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror exemplified the superlative craftsmanship that made Karl Springer famous.

W: 31 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

ref: mirror289

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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Anzolo Fuga Vase with Glass Fragments 1960s - SOLD

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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

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Eternal Forest" Coffee Table 1972 - SOLD

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"Eternal Forest" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1972 (signed Philip + Kelvin LaVerne on top). This rare table is an incredible work of art with its organic repeating natural motif. It’s one of their most enchanting works of art.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, Eternal Forest tables are shown on pages 120-121 in the section titled The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “Created in the 1960s, the ETERNAL FOREST table is described in the Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III catalog, published in the 1970s: ”Symbol of the continuity of life and growth, a peaceful unending forest stands before us. Hand-sculptured of bronze and pewter, with delicate tones of natural patinas.”

Diam: 42.25
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Brazilian Rosewood Low Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles 1960

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Low chest of drawers in beautifully figured Brazilian rosewood with stylized brass pulls and handles on sides, custom design, American c.1960. This piece is beautifully made.

W: 48 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent - this piece has been completely refinished.

$7,500

ref: chestofdrawers175

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Unique "Turtle Table" Coffee Table 1960s - SOLD

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Large unique coffee table with  abstract “Turtle Table” top reminiscent of tortoise shell in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels and pedestal base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed Philip + Kelvin LaVerne on the side). It is rare to see this abstract design done for a large coffee table top.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Turtle Table is shown on page 123 in the section titled The Abstract Series . Below the photo is an in depth discussion of this work by Kelvin LaVerne.

Diam: 47.5 inches
H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable463

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

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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

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

"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

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

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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

Karl Springer Pair of Candle Holders in Tessellated Coral 1980s

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Exceptional pair of artisan candle holders in tessellated coral with bronze bases by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Sculptural forms in beautiful materials.

W: 3.5 inches
D: 3.5 inches
H: 9.5 inches / with candle 15 inches

Condition: Excellent

$3,500 for the pair

ref: accessory211