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Lot 4
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Man Ray 1890 - 1976

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Man Ray
  • Compass
  • signé, dédicacé à Luciano et numéroté E.A. ; porte le tampon Épreuve originale, Atelier Man Ray, Paris (Manford, 26) au dos
  • photographie : tirage gélatino-argentique postérieur
  • 29,6 x 20,9 cm
  • 11 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.

Provenance

Galleria Il Fauno, Turin
Acquis auprès du précédent dans les années 1970

Literature

Janus, Le Grandi Monografie, pittori d'oggi, Man Ray, Milan, 1977, un autre tirage de l’édition reproduit pl. 172
Jean-Hubert Martin, Brigitte Hermann & Rosalind Krauss, Man Ray, Objets de mon Affection, Paris, 1983, no. 26, un autre tirage reproduit p. 38

Condition

This work is in excellent condition. Printed on Agfa paper, the surface is matte. Remnants of old framer's tape are visible on the reverse.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

Assemblage monté et photographié par Man Ray à New York en 1920 puis ensuite démonté, ce tirage posterieur de 1972 fait partie d'une édition de huit exemplaires numérotés plus quatre épreuves d'artiste créées pour l'édition First Steps In 1920, éditée par Luciano Anselmino.

signed, dedicated à Luciano and numbered E.A. ; stamped Épreuve originale, Atelier Man Ray (Manford, 26) on the reverse ; photograph, gelatin silver print. Object originally assembled and photographed by Man Ray in New York in 1920 and then later dessembled, this 1972 print is part of a numbered edition of eight prints and fours artist's proofs created for the First Steps in 1920 portfolio, published by Luciano Anselmino.