WHAT: A βCityscapeβ cabinet designed by Paul Evans (1931 β 1987) for Directional sold for $9,375, more than $3,000 above pre-sale high estimate, recently in a Rago auction. From the 1970s, the cabinet is made of walnut burl, chromed steel and laminate.
MORE: Measuring 33.5 inches by 84.5 inches by 20 inches, the versatile and eye-catching cabinet can fit any purpose, any place.
SMART COLLECTORS KNOW: Though unmarked and unsigned by either designer or maker, collectors who know top design will instantly spot the piece as Paul Evans design. The cabinet also stands out because it is a prime example of the very best of its kind.
HOT TIP: Rago, a New Jersey auction house known for selling 20th century and 21st century designs, has long specialized in selling the sharpest and best contemporary furniture, glass, lighting and designs of all kinds.
BOTTOM LINE: With a design that places it firmly in the period when it was made, the cabinet is in excellent condition and screams 1970s Modern. Works from Paul Evans are hot in todayβs market, and all pieces by him in this sale sold above estimate.
