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Man Ray
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- SELF PORTRAIT
- bronze à patine dorée
- H. 35 cm; 13 3/4 in.
Provenance
Don de l'artiste au propriétaire actuel vers 1971
Literature
Jean-Hubert Martin, Brigitte Hermann, Rosalind Krauss, Man Ray, Objets de mon affection, Sculptures et objets, Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1983, no. 44, p. 144
Man Ray, Self Portrait, Boston & Londres, 1988, illustration d'un exemplaire dans une boîte
Man Ray, Self Portrait, Boston & Londres, 1988, illustration d'un exemplaire dans une boîte
Condition
Rich gold patina. Apart from some light surface dirt to the right eyebrow of the figure as well as to its neck, this work is in very 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."
Catalogue Note
bronze with gold patina. Conceived in 1932, and cast in 1969 in an edition of five plus an artist's proof. The present work is probably the unnumbered artist's proof from the edition. Of the five bronzes, three were mounted in a box, with an old pair of the artist's spectacles.
Fig. 1, Man Ray, Self Portrait, assemblage: masque en bronze et lunettes dans une boîte, 1969.