Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner, circa 1970

Jeffrey Head, Paul Evans, Designer and Sculptor, 2012, p. 59 (for a related wall cabinet)
Constance Kimmerle Ed., Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism, 2014, p. 27 (for the same related wall cabinet)

Overall very good original condition. This is a rare work from the "Sculpted Bronze" series to appear on the market. The cabinet displays richly saturated coloration with nuances of brown and gold to the patina that further heighten the deeply sculptural details throughout the front surfaces. The exterior with very minor surface scratches and dirt to the recessed areas consistent with age and gentle use. The reverse of the case with very minor surface scratches and minor indentations, not visible when the cabinet is installed against the wall. Two very minor evidences of white house paint at mid-height to the proper right side of the cabinet. The cabinet opens by two doors and the interior is lined with mirrored glass and with two glass shelves. The glass with minor surface scratches consistent with age and gentle use. The rare cabinet is a highly artistic and dynamic example of Evans' work, displaying the best features of this series and craftsmanship. ---
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