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Man Ray
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Solar System theme
- signed Man Ray and dated 55 (lower left) ; dedicated To Paul & Mary with love from Man Ray (on the reverse)
- oil on panel mounted in a wooden frame by the artist
- 20.3 x 25.3 cm ; 8 x 9 in.
Provenance
Mary Stothart Wescher & Paul Wescher, California (gift from the artist in 1956)
Constance Stothart Bongi, Italy (by descent from the above)
Thence by descent
Constance Stothart Bongi, Italy (by descent from the above)
Thence by descent
Condition
Please note that this work is presented in the artist's original wooden box frame. The panel is sound. There is some shrinkage in the impasto colours, inherent to the artist's technique, but no evidence of retouching under UV light. This work is in very good original 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. 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
This work was gifted by Man Ray to his friends and supporters dating back to the artist’s stay in Hollywood in the 1940s. Mary Stothart became a close friend and her future husband Paul Wescher became the first director of the JP Getty Museum.