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Paul Evans Rare and Important "Argente" 2-Door Cabinet 1968 (Signed and Dated)

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

Description
Rare and important Argente 2 door cabinet in welded and enameled aluminum with natural cleft slate top by Paul Evans, American 1968 (signed and dated “Paul Evans 68” on bottom of right door). The interior has the original black lacquer wash. His series “Argente,” which is Latin for silver, has become especially prized in recent decades, both for its melding of technology with hand-crafted touches and the rarity of the works. The Argente Series was only in production for a few years (1965-72). This piece is finished superbly on both the exterior and interior.

Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle, Arnoldsche Art Publishers published in 2014, an example of an Argente cabinet is shown on page 181.

Paul Evans Design & Sculpture by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, examples of this cabinet are shown on pages 96 and 97.

Provenance:
Private Collection Florida

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Aluminum, Wood, Enamel, Slate - Handcrafted
Condition:	Good. Condition: Excellent
Creation Date:	1968
Styles / Movements:	Studio Craft, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	cabinet66
Incollect Reference #:	660644

Dimensions

W.	48 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	20.5 in;
W.	121.92 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	52.07 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.