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Man Ray
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Man Ray
- New York 1917
Inscribed Man Ray, titled New York 1917 and numbered 6/9
Chrome plated bronze with metal clamp
- Height (including base): 17 1/4 in.
- 43.8 cm
Provenance
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Lust
Exhibited
New York, New York Cultural Center, Man Ray, 1980
Literature
Marcel Zerbib, Objets de mon affection, Paris, 1968, illustration of another example
Arturo Schwartz, Man Ray, The Rigour of Imagination, New York, 1977, no. 249, illustration of another example p. 145
Philippe Sers, ed., Man Ray, Sculptures et objets catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1983, illustration of another example p. 26
Merry A. Foresta and Juliet Man Ray, Self Portrait, Man Ray, New York, 1988, illustration of the wood version pl. 81
Condition
Chrome plating shows scattered spots of surface tarnish and would benefit from a light polishing. Few minor nicks along perimeter of the base, as well as on the vertical element. Otherwise fine; 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.