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Man Ray
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Alexandre Alekhine, ca. 1926
- Silver print. Annotated Alekhine in pencil by the artist and stamped 'Man Ray - 8 rue du Val-de-Grace Paris 5e France Danton 92-25' on the reverse.
- photograph
- 12.1 by 9.1 cm, 4 ¾ by 3 ½ in.
Alexander Alekhine
Silver gelatin print
4 5/8h x 3 1/2w inches
Estimate: €5,000 - 7,000
Silver gelatin print
4 5/8h x 3 1/2w inches
Estimate: €5,000 - 7,000
Exhibited
Santa Monica, 1996-97, p. 69
Madrid, Paris & Berlin, 2007-10, p. 89
Tokyo, 2010, no. 64
Madrid, Paris & Berlin, 2007-10, p. 89
Tokyo, 2010, no. 64
Literature
Baum, 1989, pl. 48 (variante)
Man Ray Portraits, 2010, p. 66 (variante)
Man Ray Portraits, 2010, p. 66 (variante)
Condition
This print is very good general condition. The lower corners, the upper right corner and the right edge are slightly worn. On the reverse, a tiny indentation visible on the recto in the lower left corner.
"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
Alexander Alekhine was a Russian-born chess champion. The present photograph shows Alekhine with Man Ray’s 1926 chess table (see lot 225). “One day [Duchamp] brought in Alekhine, then the world champion, to be photographed and see my designs. The champion was interested, posed with my pieces before him and agreed to allow us to call them the Alekhine set if put into production.” (Self Portrait, 1988, p. 186).