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Man Ray
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Man Ray
- Chess Set
- inscribed R (on red and silver King)
- 32 chessmen in anodised aluminium
- height of King: 5.1cm., 2in.
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's Arcade, New York, 5th October 1988, lot 194
Private Collection, Pennsylvania (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2007
Private Collection, Pennsylvania (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2007
Literature
Arturo Schwarz, Man Ray: The Rigour of Imagination, New York, 1977, no. 325, illustration of another version p. 217 (photograph erroneously captioned as no. 324)
Condition
Complete Chess Set. There is some wear to the chessmen in line with age and handling. This wear includes surface scratches, small nicks and loss of anodized coating in places, most notably to one of the silver pawns. Otherwise, this chess set is in overall good 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."