Lot 177
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Man Ray

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Man Ray
  • NATURAL PAINTING
  • signed Man Ray (lower right)
  • acrylic on board mounted in the artist's frame
  • 36.8 by 31.8cm., 14 1/2 by 12 1/2 in. (including artist's frame)

Provenance

The Estate of Juliet Man Ray (the artist's widow; sale: Sotheby's, London, 23rd March 1995, lot 520)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Painted on board and on the artist's wooden frame. The board is stable. There appear to be no signs of retouching visible under UV light. There are some slight handling marks to the frame. There are two very minor specks of paint loss, one to the left of the signature and the other to the blue pigment in the lower left quadrant. Otherwise, this work is in 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."