- 185
Man Ray
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Pendants pending, circa 1968
- Each earring inscribed with the signature Man Ray and bears the hallmark, one earring inscribed E.A.
- Pair of gold-plated silver earrings
- Height: 15 cm, 5 ⅞ in.
Pendants pending
Gold
5 1/2 inches long (each)
Estimate: €15,000 - 20,000
Gold
5 1/2 inches long (each)
Estimate: €15,000 - 20,000
Exhibited
Madrid, Paris & Berlin, 2007-10, p. 282
Tokyo, 2010, no. 393
Tokyo, 2010, no. 393
Literature
Oggetti d'affezione, 1970, no. 117
Objets de mon affection, 1983, p. 163
Objets de mon affection, 1983, p. 163
Condition
The spirals have become slightly mis-shapen through handling. There is some discolouration from oxidation on the interior of both earrings and some surface scratches on the outside consistent with normal wear and tear. Otherwise these earrings are in good overall condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The motif of the spiral was a recurring source of inspiration for Man Ray, most notably in his object Lampshade. Originally created in New York in 1919-20 following the chance discovery of an unravelled paper lampshade, historical importance of Lampshadewas confirmed by its inclusion in the first exhibitions of the Société Anonyme (the modern art group Man Ray founded with Marcel Duchamp and Katherine Dreier in New York in 1920).
Considering the concept behind the object to be eternal while acknowledging that its physical existence was ephemeral, Man Ray went on to make several versions of Lampshade in paper and metal, with the final act being the creation in 1967 of a pair of gold earrings, famously worn by Catherine Deneuve in 1968.