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Man Ray (1890 - 1976)
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Sans titre (Femme allongée avec torse de la Vénus de Médicis), c. 1935-37
Tirage argentique d'époque. Signé au crayon en bas à droite. Au verso, avec le tampon du photographe 'Val de Grâce' (Manford M9).
Literature
Pour le tampon voir: Steven Manford, Behind the Photo. The Stamps of Man Ray. Vol II: Stamps, Paris, Collection Clémentine, 2009, ill. p. 62.
Condition
This print is generally in very good condition. A very rich print. Matte surface, heavy slightly yellow paper. With light silvering in the dark areas. With very light traces of superficial scratching visible in raking light only and with a few tiny white spots in the upper portion. With a very fine straight trace of glue (?) near the lower left corner.
"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
Entre 1933 et 1936, Man Ray réalise de nombreuses études photographiques sur le corps humain en interaction avec un objet. Dans la présente composition, il recouvre le torse d’une jeune femme, non-identifiée, par un moulage du torse de la Vénus de Médicis. Le corps humain est alors remplacé par celui de la statue antique.