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Man Ray
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Man Ray
- Fernand Léger, ca. 1935
- Silver print. Tamponné 'Man Ray - 8 rue du Val-de-Grace Paris 5e - France Danton 92-25' and with the copyright stamp ADAGP on the reverse.
- 23 by 17.4 cm, 9 by 6 ¾ in.
Fernand Léger, 1930
Silver gelatin print
9h x 6 7/8w
Estimate: €6,000 - 8,000
Silver gelatin print
9h x 6 7/8w
Estimate: €6,000 - 8,000
Exhibited
Madrid, Paris & Berlin, 2007-10, p. 86
Tokyo, 2010, no. 63
Tokyo, 2010, no. 63
Literature
Tokyo, 1984, p. 63
Condition
This print is in very good condition. With a light scratch in the lower left quadrant near the left edge visible in raking light only and a retouched dot near the upper 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
“Although his name means light in weight, his work was as heavy as if he were carving in a hard substance.” (Man Ray, unpublished manuscript for Man Ray Portraits, 1963)