Palm Beach Modern Auctions
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Modern + Contemporary Art & Design

Sat, Nov 4, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 554

Paul Evans Tall Patchwork Cabinet

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

Bid Increments

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$500 $50
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$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Paul Evans (American, 1931-1987); Paul Evans Studio for Directional (USA)
Marking(s); notes: marking(s) (see Additional Information)
Materials: welded and patinated copper, brass, enameled steel, enameled wood
Dimensions (H, W, D): 80"h, 36"w, 19.5"d
Additional Information: Cabinet has two doors revealing three shelves and two drawers. Lot is accompanied by correspondence with Dorsey Reading, identifying the initials on the side of the cabinet as belonging to James "JR" Lee Jr., a former employee at Paul Evans Studio. Provenance: Thistlethwaite Americana, Middleburg, Virginia. Reference: Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor, Jeffrey Head, (technique) pg. 67, (form) pg. 95.

Condition

good, minor restoration to back wood panel and interior, wear consistent with age and moderate use

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