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Man Ray
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Herma(phrodite)
- signed Man Ray and numbered 6/8
- white marble, presented on a cushion
- length: 61 cm; 24 in.
Provenance
Sale: Artcurial, Paris, May 6, 2002, lot 299
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Exhibited
Ithaca, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, A Private Eye: Dada, Surrealism and More from the Brandt Collection, 2006, illustrated in the catalogue p. 98
Literature
Jean-Hubert Martin, Rosalind Krauss, Brigitte Hermann, Man Ray: Objets de Mon Affection, Sculptures, Objets, Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1983, p. 165, catalogued
Condition
White marble with a velvet cushion. There is some very light wear to the cushion which is otherwise very good condition. Examination under UV light appears to show no signs of breakages. There is some dust to the surface and this work could benefit from a light clean. This work is in very good 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
The Hermaphrodite appears in an airbrush painting on paper in 1919 and was later transformed into an object, published in editions and multiples. The present work in white marble was published in 1971, in an edition of 8 examples (GEM Montebello).