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Man Ray
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Autoportrait, vers 1930
- Tirage argentique.
- 20,4 x 15,4 cm, 8 x 6 in.
Self Portrait (1930s), circa 1930
Silver gelatin print
8"H x 6"W
Estimate: €10,000 - 15,000
Silver gelatin print
8"H x 6"W
Estimate: €10,000 - 15,000
Condition
This print is in very good general condition. With a light handling mark in the upper area at the centre and with a few dots of retouching visible in raking light only.
"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
Les autoportraits de Man Ray sont parmi ses œuvres les plus accomplies, inventives et éternelles. Les autoportraits inclus dans cette vente ont été réalisés tout au long de la carrière de Man Ray. Certains d’entre eux en sont les seuls exemples connus.
La personnalité. J’en ai fait la base de mon enseignement. Comment devenir original ? Faites votre autoportrait. C’est la chose la plus originale que vous pouvez faire. Nous sommes tous différents. (May Ray, entretien avec Irmeline Lebeer, “Man Ray Fautographe”, L'Art vivant, no. 44 (novembre 1973), p. 24)