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Man Ray
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Pendants Pending
- signed Man Ray and numbered 2/2 (on one of the earrings) ; signed Man Ray, titled Pendings Pending, dated 1967 and numbered 2/2 (on the cover of the case)
- pair of earrings, gold-plated silver
- height : 6.3 cm ; 2 1/2 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris
Exhibited
Rome, GEM-Montebello, 1971, n.n. (another edition)
Literature
Man Ray: Objets de mon affection, Paris, 1983, another edition illustrated p. 163
Condition
The metal surface is fine with no scratches. One of the spirals has been slightly overtwisted so that the top section overlaps a little. Otherwise both earrings are in very good original 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
Earrings in the fom of a Lampshade, after a unique edition worn by Catherine Deneuve in a photographic portrait by Man Ray in 1966.