Lot 122
- 122
Paul Evans
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Paul Evans
- "Wavy Front" Cabinet
- with welded signature PAUL EVANS/65 and Dorsey Reading's fabrication mark
- lacquered and gilt steel and painted wood
- 26 1/4 x 75 1/8 x 15 inches
Provenance
Sollo Rago Auctions, Lambertville, New Jersey, April 2, 2006, lot 72
Joseph and Sheila Yurcik, Bedford, New York
Sotheby's New York, Modern Design Visionaries: The Yurcik Collection, December 18, 2013, lot 20
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Joseph and Sheila Yurcik, Bedford, New York
Sotheby's New York, Modern Design Visionaries: The Yurcik Collection, December 18, 2013, lot 20
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Jeffrey Head, Paul Evans: Designer & Sculptor, Atglen, PA, 2012, p. 53 (for a related example)
Condition
Overall very good original condition. This sideboard shows wonderful coloration to the decorated front doors, presenting with biomorphic bays richly decorated in whites, burnt orange, turquoise and mustard yellow, accented by gilt relief panels. The exterior of the cabinet is executed in overlapping patinated metal panels which present with some scattered surface scratches and minor edge lifting. The interior is fitted with three adjustable green felt covered shelves and with original shelf hardware. The painted wooden foot with some minor edge losses, scratches and nicks, particularly at outer edges, as is visible in the catalogue illustration. The work is intended for use against a wall and some areas of the reverse have minor white paint residue. The back panel has a series of holes, intended as part of the original design, for securing the work to the wall. Please note, the cabinet is front heavy and should be secured to the wall. Please note that this piece weighs 315 lbs. A superb example of the rare "Wavy Front" motif that presents well overall.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.