MAN RAY | Figures on Black Background

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 .
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