Lot 230
- 230
Man Ray
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Cinq photographies de jeux d'échecs en aluminium anodisé en 1946-1947, ca. 1946-1951
- Five silver prints, one flush mounted to original card. One signed, titled in pencil at lower right on the card and annotated Pandora (Albert Lewin) in pencil by the artist on the reverse of the mount. Two annotated, one with a drawing on the reverse.
- De/ from 9,2 x 6,8 cm, 3 ½ x 2 ½ in. à/ to 7 ¼ x 9 ½ in.
Condition
These prints are in good to very good general condition. Two prints with The gelatin layer with light superficial "craquelé". One print with a paper clip mark near the upper left corner. One print with partial discoloration. One print (mounted) with a few light creases and handling marks mainly visible in raking light only.
"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
Five photographs of anodised aluminium chess sets made in 1946-1947, including one played by Marius Goring in a scene from Albert Lewin's 1951 film Pandora and the Flying Dutchman, with Ava Gardner and James Mason (see lots 169 and 170).