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Man Ray
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- LES MAINS LIBRESPortrait imaginaire du marquis de Sade (I)Autoportrait(II)Solitaire (III)Le pont brisé (IV)La femme et son poisson (V)Narcisse (VI)Power (VII)Nu (VIII)Hand and Fruit (IX)Belle main (X)
- chaque bronze : signé MR et numéroté 0/8
bronze
Provenance
Don de l'artiste au propriétaire actuel vers 1971
Literature
Man Ray, mains libres (catalogue d'exposition), Galleria Il Fauno, Turin, 1972, illustrations d'autres épreuves
Janus, Man Ray, Milan, 1973, no. 143-148, 5 illustrations d'autres épreuves
Janus, Man Ray, Tutti gli Scritti, Milan, 1981, pp. 221, 401, 412-3 and 454, 6 illustrations d'autres épreuves
Jean-Hubert Martin, Brigitte Hermann, Rosalind Krauss, Man Ray, Objets de mon affection, Sculptures et objets, Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1983, répertoriés p. 165
Man Ray (catalogue d'exposition), Tokyo, 1990, pp. 88-90, nos. 147-156, illustrations d'autres épreuves
Condition
Golden brown patina. Apart from some light surface dirt in the recess of the work, especially at the back of the head, this work is in very good condition (i).
Golden brown patina. Apart from some slight scuff marks inherent to the artist's working process, these works are in very good condition (ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii, viii, ix, x).
"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."