Lot 173
  • 173

MAN RAY | Hermaphrodite

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Man Ray
  • Hermaphrodite
  • signed Man Ray, numbered 4/9, dated 1919-1971, stamped with the hallmarks and number 925 and name publisher GM
  • silver
  • height: 16,2 cm; 6 3/8 in.
  • Conceived in 1919, this example executed in 1971 in an edition of 9 by GEM Montebello, Milano.

Provenance

Private collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 2003

Literature

Man Ray, Objets de mon affection, Paris, 1983, illustration of the bronze version p. 165

Condition

Silver. Affixed to a circle wooden base. There are a few superficial scratches in places, notably a small one (approx. 0,5 cm) to he back of the head, a few scattered dents and casting flaws and some handling marks in areas. There is some dust in the crevices. This work is in overall very good condition.
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Catalogue Note

Andrew Strauss and Timothy Baum of the Man Ray Expertise Committee have confirmed the authenticity of this work and that the edition of this work will be included in the Catalogue of Objects and Sculpture of Man Ray, currently in preparation.