Lot 235
- 235
Man Ray
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Square Dumbbells, 1944/1966
- Inscribed with the signature Man Ray, numbered 18/18 (on one of the dumbbells); bears two hallmarks (on both dumbells)
- Silver dumbbells presented in a wooden box lined with velvet
- Height: 23 cm, 9 in.
Square Dumbbells, 1944/1966
Silver dumbells in a velvet lined wooden box
Inscribed on one dumbbell "Man Ray", numbered "18/18" and hallmarked
Conceived by the artist in wood in 1944, and executed by Marcel Zerbib in an edition of 9 silver and 9 black metal alloy
9h x 1 3/4w x 1 3/4d inches (each dumbbell)
Estimate: €4,000 - 6,000
Silver dumbells in a velvet lined wooden box
Inscribed on one dumbbell "Man Ray", numbered "18/18" and hallmarked
Conceived by the artist in wood in 1944, and executed by Marcel Zerbib in an edition of 9 silver and 9 black metal alloy
9h x 1 3/4w x 1 3/4d inches (each dumbbell)
Estimate: €4,000 - 6,000
Exhibited
West Palm Beach, 1994-95, no. 3
Santa Monica, 1996, p. 28
Madrid, Paris & Berlin, 2007-10, p. 195
Tokyo, 2010, no. 230
Santa Monica, 1996, p. 28
Madrid, Paris & Berlin, 2007-10, p. 195
Tokyo, 2010, no. 230
Literature
Oggetti d'affezione, 1970, no. 71
Objets de mon affection, 1983, p. 82
Nice, 1997, p. 242
Fukui, 2004, p. 175
Objets de mon affection, 1983, p. 82
Nice, 1997, p. 242
Fukui, 2004, p. 175
Condition
Both dumbbells have a scattering of very minor oxidation spots. There are some light surface scratches consistent with a normal level of wear and tear, otherwise they are both in good original 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."
Catalogue Note
Man Ray alters a pair of lifting weights by making the ends into cube. The original 1944-45 object was in wood, the present edition in silver or black metal alloy. The title is a play on the words “square” (not very streetwise) and “dumb”.