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MAN RAY | La Marquise Casati, 1935
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- La Marquise Casati, 1935
- print 11 ¾ x 8 ½ in.; 30 x 22 cmcard 13 x 9 ½ in.; 33,1 x 24 cm
© Man Ray 2015 Trust / Adagp, Paris 2018
Provenance
Kunsthaus Lempertz, Photographie, May 31, 2010, lot 76
Literature
Thames and Hudson, Man Ray Photographs, London, 1982, p. 236
J. Ceuleers, Man Ray, Ronny Van de Velde NV, Antwerp, 1994, p. 171
Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, Man Ray: 1890-1976, New York, 1995, p. 171
J. Ceuleers, Man Ray, Ronny Van de Velde NV, Antwerp, 1994, p. 171
Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, Man Ray: 1890-1976, New York, 1995, p. 171
Condition
This print is in overall good vintage condition. Sepia toned print. Top edge of print hinge mounted with two pieces of framing tapes verso. Card yellowed with bumped corners, multiple small creases and general wrinkling, not affecting image. Print's corners slightly bumped. Two diagonal soft folds in lower left corner and another small diagonal fold in lower right corner of both card and print with pinhole size dark stains in lower right quadrant visible under close inspection. A few foxing spots and small creases across print with a couple of pressure points; all only visible under raking light and inherent with print age. Some tape remnants verso.
"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
© Man Ray 2015 Trust / Adagp, Paris 2018 Text on the reverse of the card by an unknown hand.
L'Imperatrice Elizabeth d'Autriche dressant ses chevaux « Flick et Flock ».
Par la Marquise Casati au Bal du Comte de Beaumont, Paris Juillet 1935
The marquise Luisa Casati (1881-1957) was certainly one of the most extravagant and unknown figure from the beginning of last century. Patron and muse of several artists, she lived a life where her legend and real life were one.
It is through staging her own persona that she profoundly made her mark on everyone's mind. Exerting certain magnetism on her contemporaries, the marquise used the public space as a theatre scene of a play where she was played the unique main character. Every public appearance was a true show, since she wanted to be, as she said "a living work of art"
This photograph taken in 1935 illustrates the last public appearance of Luisa Casati. It was during one of the famous costume balls hosted by Count and Countess Étienne de Beaumont, where "le Tout-Paris" used to rush, that Man Ray took the opportunity to take her portrait. Among the regular guests were Pablo Picasso, Tristan Tzara, Erik Satie.
Text by Yanis de Cambon
L'Imperatrice Elizabeth d'Autriche dressant ses chevaux « Flick et Flock ».
Par la Marquise Casati au Bal du Comte de Beaumont, Paris Juillet 1935
The marquise Luisa Casati (1881-1957) was certainly one of the most extravagant and unknown figure from the beginning of last century. Patron and muse of several artists, she lived a life where her legend and real life were one.
It is through staging her own persona that she profoundly made her mark on everyone's mind. Exerting certain magnetism on her contemporaries, the marquise used the public space as a theatre scene of a play where she was played the unique main character. Every public appearance was a true show, since she wanted to be, as she said "a living work of art"
This photograph taken in 1935 illustrates the last public appearance of Luisa Casati. It was during one of the famous costume balls hosted by Count and Countess Étienne de Beaumont, where "le Tout-Paris" used to rush, that Man Ray took the opportunity to take her portrait. Among the regular guests were Pablo Picasso, Tristan Tzara, Erik Satie.
Text by Yanis de Cambon