Modern Design 
19 January 2024
Modern Design 
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Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell

Collection of seven tabletop accessories

Designer's Inc.
USA, 1956-57
walnut, pewter, leather, brass largest: 1⅞ h × 10 w × 4 d in (5 × 25 × 10 cm) smallest: 2½ h × 2⅛ dia in (6 × 5 cm)
estimate: $1,500–2,000
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Lot is comprised of two ashtrays, four lighters, and one hinged box with tray insert. Impressed manufacturer's mark and signature to underside of ashtrays 'Designers Inc. Paul Evans'.
provenance: The Artists | Collection of Dorsey Reading
literature: Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism, Kimmerle (ed.), pg. 135

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Paul Evans

Works from the Collection of Dorsey Reading

Paul Evans and Dorsey Reading

Master welder, metalworker, and craftsman Dorsey Reading began working for Paul Evans right out of high school and stayed for twenty-three years. He became Evans’ most relied-upon employee and was responsible for executing many of his designs. Rago is honored to present seventeen lots from Dorsey’s personal collection, all acquired directly from Evans and spanning the breadth of his most creative metal lines. Highlights include rare Argente and Sculpted Bronze door knockers, a unique illuminated Christmas tree, and an early Loop cabinet that was exhibited in the seminal Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism exhibition at the James A. Michener Museum in 2014. 

308 Paul Evans

Early and Rare Loop cabinet

estimate: $12,000–16,000

result: $75,600

317 Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell

Unique monumental wall-mounted candelabra

estimate: $6,000–9,000

result: $8,820

320 Paul Evans

Rare Argente door knocker

estimate: $2,000–3,000

result: $7,560

322 Paul Evans

Rare and Early candlesticks, set of three

estimate: $1,000–1,500

result: $1,638

335 Paul Evans

Untitled

estimate: $4,500–6,500

result: $5,040

337 Paul Evans

Unique illuminated Christmas Tree

estimate: $6,000–9,000

result: $11,970

352 Paul Evans

Collection of three freeform ashtrays

estimate: $2,000–3,000

result: $4,410

370 Paul Evans

Rare Argente door knocker

estimate: $2,000–3,000

result: $6,930

371 Paul Evans

Rare Patchwork hinged box

estimate: $1,500–2,000

result: $3,528

372 Paul Evans

Rare Sculpted Bronze door knocker

estimate: $2,000–3,000

result: $20,160

374 Paul Evans

Collection of four tabletop accessories

estimate: $1,000–1,500

result: $2,142

375 Paul Evans

Rare Sculpted Bronze door knocker

estimate: $2,000–3,000

result: $2,016

377 Paul Evans

Unique experimental Argente and Sculpted Bronze door knockers, set of two

estimate: $1,500–2,000

result: $2,142

379 Paul Evans

Collection of four rare ashtrays

estimate: $1,500–2,000

result: $2,394

380 Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell

Collection of seven tabletop accessories

estimate: $2,000–3,000

result: $2,016

381 Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell

Collection of seven tabletop accessories

estimate: $1,500–2,000

418 Paul Evans

Collection of seven Cityscape table articles

estimate: $2,000–3,000

result: $2,268
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