Lot 119
- 119
Man Ray (1890 - 1976)
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Sans titre, Rayogramme, 1924
Tirage argentique d'époque. Contrecollé sur carton d'époque aux quatre coins. Signé et daté au crayon sur le carton en-dessous du tirage à droite.
Provenance
Collection privée française
Condition
The print is generally in good condition. With one slight surface scratch of approx. 11 cm in the lower right quadrant going from the lower edge towards the centre. With shimmering surface abrasion across the image, mainly in the centre, and some light silvering at the left edge towards the centre. The edges and corners are occasionally slightly bumped.
The card has yellowed and is "unfresh", with occasional light foxing and traces of water stains at the lower edge away from the print and from the signature.
"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
Cette photographie sera incluse dans le catalogue raisonné des Rayographies de Man Ray en préparation.
Nous remercions vivement M. Steven Manford, spécialiste de l'oeuvre photographique de Man Ray, d'avoir expertisé les lots 118 et 119 et pour ses informations précieuses sur les lots 118, 119 et 124.