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Roberto Estevez Monumental Stylized Torso in Glazierite 1980s

Creator: Roberto Estevez -Karl Springer
Offered by: Lobel Modern, Inc.

Description
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 (reference below).

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..."

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Glazierite - Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good. Excellent Condition
Creation Date:	1980s
Styles / Movements:	Modernism
Dealer Reference #:	sculpture38
Incollect Reference #:	476914

Dimensions

W.	21 in;	H.	37.5 in;	D.	16 in;
W.	53.34 cm;	H.	95.25 cm;	D.	40.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

Lobel Modern was established by Evan Lobel in NYC in 1998 to promote important 20th century designers whose originality and exceptional craftsmanship and materials transformed their works into art. The gallery showcases period furniture, lighting, art, and decorative arts. Lobel Modern takes the condition of their inventory very seriously. If a work is not in original immaculate condition then it is restored by hand to the highest possible standards by Lobel Modern's artisans.