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Man Ray
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Astrolabe
- signed Man Ray, inscribed ASTROLABE IT'S a small World (Hang at eye level look through glass) and numbered 10/10
- brass, copper, painted steel and magnifying glass
- height : 67.5 cm ; 26 1/2 in.
Literature
Man Ray (exhibition catalogue), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1966, p. 64, no. 167, another example illustrated p. 137
Arturo Schwarz, Man Ray, The Rigour of Imagination, New York, 1977, p. 370, no. 345, original object illustrated p. 220
Man Ray (exhibition catalogue), Paris, Musée national d'art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, 1981, no. 45, original object illustrated p. 11
Jean-Hubert Martin, Man Ray, Objets de mon affection, Paris, 1983, p. 154, no. 125, original object illustrated p. 100
Arturo Schwarz, Man Ray, The Rigour of Imagination, New York, 1977, p. 370, no. 345, original object illustrated p. 220
Man Ray (exhibition catalogue), Paris, Musée national d'art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, 1981, no. 45, original object illustrated p. 11
Jean-Hubert Martin, Man Ray, Objets de mon affection, Paris, 1983, p. 154, no. 125, original object illustrated p. 100
Condition
There has been some natural oxidation / tarnishing to the metallic elements. There are a few small chips to the edges of the wooden base. The reductive viewing glass is in fine condition and stored in its own leather pouch. Overall this work is in 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
"ASTROLABE
for self inspection and for self evaluation - without conclusions"
for self inspection and for self evaluation - without conclusions"
Man Ray