MAN RAY | Figures on Black Background

Andrew J. Crispo Gallery, New York (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, March 11, 1998, lot 113)
Acquired at the above sale

Baden-Baden, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Amerikanische Zeichner d. 20 Jhs, 1975, no. 41
New York, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 20th Century American Drawings, 1975, no. 48
Miami, Frances Wolfson Art Gallery, The Spirit of Paper, 1982, n.n.
Kansas City, Smith Kramer Art Connections, American Works on Paper, 1984-85, no. 53

Executed on cream wove paper. The sheet has been laid down to a supporting card. The card is in turn adhered to another card at several places along its verso. The pigments are bright and well-preserved. There are some minor flattened creases along the bottom left, upper left and upper right corners. There are a few minor scuffs to the black pigments, most likely inherent to the artist's process. There is one 1/4 inch repaired tear to the bottom half of the right edge. Otherwise fine. The work is in 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Andrew Strauss and Timothy Baum of the Man Ray Expertise Committee have confirmed the authenticity of this work and that it will be included in the Catalogue of Works on Paper of Man Ray, currently in preparation.