Lot 149
- 149
Man Ray
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Man Ray
- Statuette Attié et cimier Bamana, ca. 1933
- Silver print. Stamped 'Man Ray 31 bis, Rue Campagne Première Paris XIVe' on the reverse.
- 23 x 17,5 cm, 9 x 6 7/8 in.
Alangoua figure and Bamana antelope headdress
Silver gelatin print
9h x 7w
Estimate: €12,000 - 18,000
Silver gelatin print
9h x 7w
Estimate: €12,000 - 18,000
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., 2009-11, p. 73
Literature
Wendy A. Grossman, "Portfolio Man Ray: Objects and Images," TRIBAL Magazine, Autumn/Winter 2005, p. 159
Copenhagen 2013, p. 117 (this print)
Copenhagen 2013, p. 117 (this print)
Condition
This print is in excellent general condition; with a semi matte surface. With light silvering at the edges and a very small retouching mark in the lower right quadrant, only visible in raking light.
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"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
These sculptures belonged to Danish collector Carl Kjersmeier, at whose home in Copenhagen they were photographed by Man Ray. Today they belong to the Nationalmuseet, Copenhagen.