Paul Evans, Important Skyline cabinet
Paul Evans
Important Skyline cabinet
Paul Evans Studio
USA, 1966
welded and patinated steel, colored pigments, brass
50 h × 76 w × 19.5 d in (127 × 193 × 50 cm)
The present work is the first of only three ever produced and was made directly by Paul Evans and Dorsey Reading, with coloring by Cool, another early Evans employee. The aptly named Skyline cabinet was inspired by the New York City skyline. Rago would like to thank Dorsey Reading for his assistance in cataloging this work.
Cabinet features two doors concealing two adjustable shelves. Welded signature and date to underside of one door 'Paul Evans 66 D'.
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Private Collection, New York | Thence by descent
Literature: Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism, Kimmerle (ed.), ppg. 166-167 illustrates similar example
This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition Report: Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
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Paul Evans
Important Skyline cabinet
Paul Evans Studio
USA, 1966
welded and patinated steel, colored pigments, brass
50 h × 76 w × 19.5 d in (127 × 193 × 50 cm)
The present work is the first of only three ever produced and was made directly by Paul Evans and Dorsey Reading, with coloring by Cool, another early Evans employee. The aptly named Skyline cabinet was inspired by the New York City skyline. Rago would like to thank Dorsey Reading for his assistance in cataloging this work.
Cabinet features two doors concealing two adjustable shelves. Welded signature and date to underside of one door 'Paul Evans 66 D'.
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Private Collection, New York | Thence by descent
Literature: Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism, Kimmerle (ed.), ppg. 166-167 illustrates similar example
This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition Report: Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.