The David & Pamela Evans Collection | Art, Maps & Books | On-Site | Paddington Theodore Bruce is proud to offer the Collection of David & the Late Pamela Evans in a series of three online auctions showcasing their House Contents in Auction One on Sunday 7 August closing 11 am, including extensive collections of Russian Palekh & Fedoskino Boxes, Persian Rugs & Herend porcelain collected on their travels. Auction Two on Monday 8 August closing 11am: Art, Maps & Books including Tallis & other maps, Russian Icons & extensive collection of Books & Auction Three on Monday 8 August closing 2pm Burmese & South East Asian Arts including silver & ceramics.David Evans, an Australian diplomat, South Australian & Rhodes scholar, and his Late wife Pamela, inherited a strong interest in antiques & fine arts from their families on which they were able to build & develop over the forty years of David's outstanding career in the diplomatic service, which included Indonesia (1962-1965), Yugoslavia (1970-1972), India (1991-1994) Ambassadorships to Turkey (1994 to 1997), the former USSR (1981 to 1984), Senegal (1974 to 1977) and the Ivory Coast (1975 to 1977), High Commissionerships to India (1990 to 1994), Malaysia (1984 to 1987), Ghana (1974 to 1977), and Deputy High Commissioner to the UK (1987 to 1990), as well as extensive travels in Asia, Europe & the Middle East.The fascination with antiques led to Pamela setting up a stall selling silver antiques at Camden Passage markets in London on Saturday mornings while David did volunteer work at the local antique map rooms.Their fascination with the histories and skills of so many different peoples led to the eclectic collection now offered for sale.The David & Pamela Evans Collection | Burmese & South East Asian Arts | On-Site | Paddington will be conducted via our Timed Bid Auction Format.Buyers Premium:Theodore Bruce Website 25% (including GST)Invaluable Website 28% (including GST)VIEWINGViewing will be held On-Site in Paddington by appointment only on Saturday 6 August 2022 from 12pm-4pm.Please email Tory Page at [email protected] to book an appointment.Should you require more information and/or images please email [email protected]CONDITIONTheodore Bruce endeavors to mention any imperfections to a piece and will provide condition reports on request, any absence of this information in the catalogue does not automatically imply that the lot is free from defect.COLLECTIONS & SHIPPINGCollection of items is On-Site in Paddington on Wednesday 10 August & Thursday 11 August 9.30am - 4.30pm. Details will be emailed with successful bidder's invoices.It is important that you arrive at your designated time, as if you are late or delayed you may not be able to collect your goods.Please contact [email protected] to arrange your collection time.Theodore Bruce has an In-house Shipping department for small robust items, with a minimum charge of $35. Please contact [email protected] to obtain a quote.Please avail yourself of the list of carriers available for the sale in advance if you can not collect the items yourselfSydney MetroLeo Removals - 0412 493 447Vantrans (Ken) - 0401 445 510.Jim's Removals (John) - 0422 401 279InterstateGet it 2U (Daryl) - 0405 579 215Postage, International, Interstate & Fragile ItemsPack & Send Pyrmont - 9660 5088Pack & Send Balmain - 8065 5385