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Man Ray
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Natural Paintings, circa 1958-1965
- Acrylic on masonite
- 38 by 30 cm, 15 by 11 ¾ in. (approximately)
Literature
Art Vivant, 1985, p. 21
Condition
Left:
The masonite board is sound. The lower edge is irregular, inherent to the artists process. The lower left corner is slightly scuffed. There is a faint diagonal mark on the masonite in the lower cente of the composition. The impasto is stable and there is no evidence of retouching under UV light. This work is in overall very good original condition.
Right:
The masonite board is sound. The right edge is irregular, in keeping with the artistic process. There are three artists pinholes along the upper edge and three along the lower edge. The impasto is stable with only some minor flaking in the white pigment. There is no evidence of retouching under UV light. This work is in overall 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
Two works presented in a box with a handle.