Lot 21
  • 21

Man Ray

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Man Ray
  • CHARLOTTE, CALIFORNIA
  • Solarized gelatin silver print
  • 9 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches
solarized, tipped to a wove paper mount with deckled lower edge, signed in pencil on the mount, the number '15' (circled) in ink, on the reverse, framed, 1943

Literature

Man Ray: 1890-1976 (Antwerp, 1994), pl. 89

Condition

This solarized print, on medium-weight, semi-matte paper, is in generally very good condition. It is tipped to the wove paper mount at the top and lower left corners. There is some waviness in the print at the left side. The wove paper mount has a deckled lower edge. There is age-darkening and soiling at the periphery, and the corners are bumped and creased. On the reverse of the mount, there are 8 small paper tape remnants at the edges.
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.
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