Lot 165
- 165
Man Ray
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Ruth Ford, two portraits, ca. 1942-43
- Two silver prints mouted to original card. One stamped 'Photograph by Man Ray', with the copyright stamp ADAGP and annotated Ruth Ford in pencil by the artist on the reverse of the mount.
- Tirages de/ prints from 18,6 x 14,2 cm, 7 ¼ x 5 ½ in. à/ to 25,1 x 20,1 cm, 9 ¾ x 8 7/8 in.
- Cartons de/ cards from 31,5 x 24,1 cm, 12 3/8 x 9 ½ in. à/ to 37,8 x 28 cm, 14 7/8 x 11 in.
Literature
Tokyo, 2002, p. 226 (variant)
Condition
Both prints in this lot are in very good to excellent general condition. One with a very light scratch near the left edge at the centre, with a few tiny retouched dots and with remnants of glue at the reverse of the print. The second print in excellent 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."