Incredibly rare sculpted bronze wall mounted bar by Paul Evans. Two semi circular doors form a 72" diameter disc concealing a bar with a single drawer and interior cabinet. Interior lacquered an extraordinary ochre. A magnificent example of Paul Evans' sculptural work - a culmination of his artistic and technical skills. Fewer than 200 of these were ever produced.
Exquisite pair of floor lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, c.1969. Alternating rows of clear and smoke trefoil bands. Documented in A V Mazzega 9, manufacturers catalog, page 24.
"ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin,Artifort France,1968. Upholstery over foam and fiberglass in vivid two tones of green and blue with 4 casters at the bottom.Fun and functional.
Literature: Pierre Paulin: Un Univers de Forms, Chapoutot, ppg.64-65
Rare and custom ordered monumnetal Chandelier from the theatre in Germany by Kalmar with handblown crystal bulbs, c.1960's, Austria. Handblown crystal bulbs are suspended with chains from the circular white laminate disc. Design by Julius August Kalmar for Kalmar Glass. 130 bulbs.
Director's chair was custom designed for a Dean Martin television show by Charles Hollis Jones,circa 1962,USA.Constructed in nickel plated steel and upholstered back and seat in leather.
Raymond Loewy DF 2000 cabinet,circa 1965,USA/France. Lacquered wood,enameled steel and plastic. Cabinet features eight drawers and one door concealing storage.Signed with decal manufacturer's label to drawer: DF2000
Custom Wall Mount Console by Phillip Lloyd Powell, circa 1960's, USA. Unique carved walnut case with four pairs of bi-fold doors concealing four main compartments, one with a custom fitted wine rack, one with two drawers and shelves and glass shelves in both of the end compartments. The interior is finished in walnut with a slate top.
Set of Polished Steel Fireplace Tools with black acrylic handles mounted on a lucite and polished steel stand and Pair of Andirons by Alessandro Albrizzi, United Kingdom, circa late 1960's.
Excellent original condition.
Tools: 34.75"H X 10"L X 8.5"W, Andirons: 17"HX 7.5"L X 19.5"W
Large wall-mounted Copper, Pewter and Bronze cabinet by Paul Evans, USA circa 1960's. In Evan's signature random patchwork design. Hardwood case covered in nailed copper shingles with pewter and bronze soldered decoration. Two doors with hand cut knobs, Interior black laminate with 2 adjustable shelves. Exceptionally large size with finished bottom made to wall mount but can sit on the floor.
Rare Gilt Hand and Foot Table Clock by Pedro Friedeberg, Mexico, circa 1960's. Hand and foot form table clock in gold-leaf finish over lacquered Mahogany, with enameled brass hour and minute hands.
Pair of Cased Glass Table Lamps by Johanfors, Sweden, circa 1960's. Glass is a vibrant shade of cerulean blue cased within clear glass. With white drum shades and brass hardware. Excellent condition and rewired.
23"H x 13.25" Diameter, with shade. Each lamp measures 4.5" across at the base.
Eight Prong Welded Steel Candelabra by Paul Evans, USA, circa 1960's. With rough, modeled finish in a decorative floral motif. 46"H x 48"W x 28"D. Excellent original condition.
Pair of Low Hexagonal Side Tables by Phillip Lloyd Powell, USA, circa 1960's. Low Hexagonal Side Table by Phillip Lloyd Powell in walnut with inset slate top. 15.5"H x 25.5"W x 22.5"D. Good original condition.
Sculpted Bronze wall mounted console signed Paul Evans, 1969 (signature reads PE 69). Two deeply sculpted bi-fold doors embellished with Evan's trade mark whorls and starbursts. Two piece slate top. Interior lacquered black with two fully adjustable shelves covered in original synthetic leather.
A beautiful mulit-colored "Rondelay" glass screen by the Higgins studio. This screen has sixty-multi-colored fused glass discs of graduated size in shades of blue, green, orange and yellow.
Six paneled screen by Phillip Lloyd Powell
USA, c 1967
Six undulating carved walnut panels backed with mirror in Powell's organic style gives these panels a graceful, sinuous feel and the silver leaf over red lacquer creates a spectacular pop art effect. Configured as two, three panel screens.
Excellent original condition
86.75"H width: 95.25"W Depth: variable
Orange Lacquered and Faux Snakeskin Console by Arthur Elrod, c. 1965. This piece was designed for a client’s home in Rancho Mirage, CA. While its size is modest, the blending of texture and vibrant color, typical of Elrod’s style, epitomizes the lifestyle of the groovy sixties and laid-back California living. Elrod often pulled from the desert environment he lived and worked in to design his interiors and furniture; he used a lot of color—bright and muted—and his textures entice touch.
Paul Evans
Very Rare Pole Lamp
USA, c. 1965
Very Rare pole lamp by Paul Evans, circa 1965. Only a dozen of these lamps were ever produced due to the challenge of welding three sides. It is the only lamp with the cross bar structure. Both the vertical and horizontal pieces are constructed of cut, welded, patinated and gilt steel.
A unique custom chaise lounge by Phillip Lloyd Powell, c. 1960. This unique chaise has a wooden frame with turned feet and back supports finished in a colorful blend of burnt umber and fuchsia lacquer and silverleaf. The frame, back and pillow are upholstered in metallic silver leather, the seat cushion in purple ultra suede. A rope system adjusts the back for reclining. Powell typically drew his inspiration from his travels abroad; this piece is reminiscent of an Indian palace. Designed for the Berman’s of Allentown, PA and is signed on the frame Phillip Lloyd Powell Made for H. Berman Allentown, PA.
A unusual single extra-wide three-tier Pagoda table by James Mont,USA,circa 1960's, in brass leaf over silver leaf in original antique high lacquer finish. Exceptionally rare to find untouched original finish in this condition.
An early 1968 signed Paul Evans table or desk with glass top. The two large crescent-shaped bases are of patchwork polychromed welded steel with red, gold and blue-green patina and brazed brass decoration. Welded and brazed motifs are stars, swirls and geometric patterns as well as a large welded signature PE 1968. The decoration is random, asymmetric and artfully applied. Original oval glass top.
A Wall Hung Walnut Cabinet by Phillip Lloyd Powell, from the Dorsey Reading Collection
USA, 1966
A Wall hung walnut cabinet by Phillip Lloyd Powell, 1966.The cabinet comprises a dove tail case and four bi-fold doors, the interior is finished in a copper green stain. Dorsey Reading reportedly traded this cabinet from Powell for forty hours of work.
Sculpted Steel Wall Mount Cabinet signed Paul Evans 68
USA 1968
Sculpted Steel wall mounted cabinet by Paul Evans. Made as a companion piece to the console TMF1085. Exterior shows same exuberant decoration of welded steel highlighted in polychrome and brazed brass decoration. Interior finished with red striated lacquer and an adjustable shelf. PE-39, signed “Paul Evans 68”
Beautiful hand painted dining table signed Mygge from France & Son. Single pedestal table with top lacquered in exuberant gold and cobalt flourishes on a predominantly green ground. Model number 630. Signed MYGGE within decoration, signed and numbered with France & Son label on underside.
A delicate and elegant occasional low table in the LaVerne’s cherished patinated
bronze technique. The table’s surface has a lovely stylized floral motif.
Console by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings USA c. 1963 Exceptional Ceylon satinwood console by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. From the Torno Penthouse designed by Philip Johnson. Slender, gilt-bronze legs make this console appear to float. Three drawers. Provenance available. 28.5H 71W 18D Excellent original condition
Rare and Important Steel Sculpture by Paul Evans USA 1964 A rare and unique steel sculpture by Paul Evans. Patchwork steel sculpture with applied polychrome finish. Made for his friend and studio partner Phil Powell. Mounted on a wooden base. Signed “Paul Evans 64” Excellent original condition 84”H 67”W 18”D
L-shaped desk by Billy Haines, 1960. Faux limestone finished case with a cantilevered desktop in ivory crackle finish lacquer. Three shallow drawers over three deep drawers, fitted for hanging file rails. Age appropriate wear to the lacquer. From the Deutsch Estate, Beverly
Hills.
A similar example of this desk appears in "Class Act William Haines Legendary Hollywood Decorator" by Schifando and Mathison, page 216.
Fantastic pair of bar stools by Erwine and Estelle Laverne, c.1960. Solid, brushed steel legs and footrest give these incredible stability. Original lucite seat and back rest with original yellow vinyl
upholstered seat. Vinyl and lucite with age appropriate patina adds distinctive character. Signed with Laverne label.
Carved walnut door by Phillip Lloyd Powell. This impressive panel was made by Powell in the early 60's as a decorative piece that was fastened to an existing door. With it's carved swirls and graceful sweeping lines this piece showcases Powell's artistic ability and hallmarks of his work.
The found object in the center of the panel is from a Sicilian farm cart, and is set on a gilded ground.
Documented with a letter of authenticity from Phil Powell.
A beautiful real shagreen box signed and labeled by Karl Springer with brass tag. The s-curved mahogany box with canted top is covered on the exterior with exquisitly matched ivory shagreen. The interior in black shagreen with bronze mounts.
