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MAN RAY | Electricité, 1931
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Electricité, 1931
- folio 15 ¼ x 11 ¼ in.; 38,5 x 28,5 cmeach print 10 ¼ x 8 in.; 26 x 20,5 cm
porfolio comprising 10 photogravures after Rayographseach signed in the negative and individually hinged to papercommissioned by La Compagnie Parisienne de Distribution d'Electricitéedition 68 of 500
Provenance
Collection particulière, France
Literature
Neususs, Das Fotogram, pp. 164-9
Perpetual Motif, pl.183
The Photobook: A History Volume II, Martin Parr and Gerry Badger, Phaidon press limited, 2006, pp. 182-183 (illustré)
E. de l'Ecotais, Man Ray: Rayographies, Léo Scheer, pp. 258-59, cat. 227-36.
Perpetual Motif, pl.183
The Photobook: A History Volume II, Martin Parr and Gerry Badger, Phaidon press limited, 2006, pp. 182-183 (illustré)
E. de l'Ecotais, Man Ray: Rayographies, Léo Scheer, pp. 258-59, cat. 227-36.
Condition
This lot is in overall very good to excellent condition. Each plates separate as issued with crystal papers with printed titled recto, each a little yellowed with a few foxing spots, one with a small tear. Plates in overall very good condition, all crisp and clean, a few of them with a couple of foxing spots on card not affecting image. Pamphlet in very good condition with some foxing spots on front page. A much handled three part folding portfolio in overall fair to good condition with foxing spots, chipped front lower left edge, some loss to spine, and as expected for item age.
"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
Électricité is one of the most acclaimed works of Man Ray. It was originally a set of ten rayograms that the artist realized for the Parisian Electricity company (CPDE) who wanted to promote the domestic use of electricity. Man Ray showed how electricity (an invisible force) could be a modern topic. The portfolio was intended to be distributed by the company to its managers and best clients. © Man Ray 2015 Trust / Adagp, Paris 2018