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Paul Evans Important "Sculpture Front Cabinet" 1979

Creator: Paul Evans
Offered by: Lobel Modern, Inc.

Description
“Sculpture Front Cabinet” in welded and patinated steel, color pigments, 24 karat gold leaf, painted wood with granite top by Paul Evans, American 1979. This piece comes with the original invoice from The Paul Evans Studio showing a drawing of this piece. It was designed for a client who wanted a custom top. On the invoice it states: "No slate. Oxidation to emphasize coloration of granite sample." This piece was designed to hang on the wall; however we fabricated the wood base shown in the photo. We are happy to fabricate a new wood base to customize the height for the buyer. This is an extremely rare, important and iconic work by Paul Evans.

Reference:
Constance Kimmerle, Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism, published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, a similar example is shown on pages 162 & 163, Cabinet (Forged-Front), 1964.

Adam Lindemann, Collecting Design, Cologne, 2010, pp. 172-173 (for a related sideboard from the “Sculpture Front” series)

Jeffrey Head, Paul Evans: Designer & Sculptor, Atglen, PA, 2012, pp. 40-41 (for a related cabinet from the series)

Sothebys Important Design Sale, May 23 2019, a “Sculpture Front Sidebaord” sold for $536,000.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Notes:	Comes with original receipt from Paul Evans Studio with drawing
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Steel, Gold Leaf, Wood, Granite - Hand Crafted
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1979
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Brutalist, Studio Craft
Dealer Reference #:	cabinet49
Incollect Reference #:	311177

Dimensions

W.	84 in;	H.	19.5 in;	D.	18 in;
W.	213.36 cm;	H.	49.53 cm;	D.	45.72 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.

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