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Paul Evans Rare and Important Sculpted Bronze Cabinet with Steel Elements 1969

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

Description
Impressive and large Sculpted Bronze Cabinet with enameled steel elements and cleft slate tops by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1969. The beautifully finished interior holds four drawers finished like the exterior and two shelves which are concealed by two bifold doors. This series is very rare. This piece was created from a mixture of epoxy resin and sand applied to a plywood base and sculpted into various swirls, drips and other patterns. Once hardened, the piece was sandblasted, sprayed with an atomized bronze finish, varnished, blown with a torch to provide a smoky look, polished, and then varnished again. The resulting work has a metallic sheen but is lightweight compared with something made of cast bronze. This is a work of art by one of the most important 20th century designers.

Reference:
Paul Evans: Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, this model is shown as a wall-mounted cabinet on page 52 with the caption, “Sculpted bronze cabinet… 1969. Natural cleft slate top.”

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	Reference: Paul Evans: Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, this model is shown as a wall-mounted cabinet on page 52 with the caption, “Sculpted bronze cabinet… 1969. Natural cleft slate top.”
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Steel, Epoxy Resin, Bronze, Slate, Plywood, Enamels - Handcrafted
Condition:	Good. Condition: Excellent
Creation Date:	1969
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Studio Craft, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	credenza129
Incollect Reference #:	792975

Dimensions

W.	86 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	218.44 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	53.34 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.