Evan Lobel's Modern Design Collection to Auction at Bonhams New York Flagship
Bonhams will auction the Evan Lobel Collection on March 4 in New York, marking the inaugural live sale at its new U.S. flagship location at 111 West 57th Street. The collection represents the life's work of gallerist Evan Lobel, born in 1964, who founded Lobel Modern in 1998. Lobel Modern became a global resource for 20th-century furniture, lighting, glass, and art, celebrated for its focus on American design, exceptional craftsmanship, and material innovation. Lobel built his reputation through deep scholarly research into innovative American designers and maintained close relationships with artisans, estates, and archives. His dedication to restoring each piece to its original brilliance defined his approach. The sale highlights Lobel's role in transforming post-war aesthetics and his influence on designers, architects, and collectors worldwide.
Key facts
- Auction date: March 4
- Location: 111 West 57th Street, New York
- Auction house: Bonhams
- Collection: Evan Lobel Collection
- Sale title: New York Modern: The Evan Lobel Collection
- Gallerist: Evan Lobel (b. 1964)
- Gallery founded: Lobel Modern in 1998
- Focus: 20th-century furniture, lighting, glass, and art
Entities
Artists
- Evan Lobel
Institutions
- Bonhams
- Lobel Modern
Locations
- New York
- United States