The whole world wanted Paul Evans furniture at Palm Beach Modern`s $1.6M Thanksgiving auction
(Artdaily.org)

A fully curated selection of superior-quality modern art and design awaited guests at Palm Beach Modern’s (PBMA) Nov. 25 Thanksgiving weekend auction, which grossed $1.6 million. Furniture performed powerfully, especially the distinctive 1960s designs of Paul Evans; and art continued its hot streak with a Sam Francis painting commanding an above-estimate $30,720. “Mid-century furniture was stronger than it has ever been in any of our sales,” said auctioneer and PBMA co-owner Rico Baca. “Looking at the initial numbers, I can say quite confidently that there was a 90 to 95 percent sell-through rate on furniture.” The category was led by a set of eight Paul Evans leather and metal dining chairs that sold for $48,640 against a pre-sale estimate of $20,000-$30,000 – a record for the form. Comprising two armchairs and six side chairs, the desirable seating suite is referenced in two