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Man Ray
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Composition, 1954
- Signed MAN RAY and dated 54 (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 46 by 38.1 cm, 18 1/8 by 15 in.
Untitled, 1954
Oil on masonite
18 1/8h x 15w inches
Estimate: €25,000 - 35,000
Oil on masonite
18 1/8h x 15w inches
Estimate: €25,000 - 35,000
Exhibited
Santa Monica, 1996-97, n.n.
Madrid, Paris & Berlin, 2007-10, p. 251
Tokyo, 2010, no. 336
Madrid, Paris & Berlin, 2007-10, p. 251
Tokyo, 2010, no. 336
Literature
Art Vivant, 1985, n.p.
Condition
The canvas is unlined. There has been some minor abrasion to the edges, leading to some small areas of paintloss, notably in the lower right corner. There are some scattered spots of residue in the black pigment in the centre of the composition and one hairline surface scratch, but no evidence of retouching under UV light. Overall this work is in very good original 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
Painted in Paris in 1954, Man Ray composes a dynamic composition from intersecting lines, suggestive of a portrait inspired by his lifelong interest in geometry.