Lot 238
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Man Ray
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- Café Man Ray, 1948/1974
- Readymade miniature shovel mounted on wooden panel with seriographed lettering. Inscribed with the title Café Man Ray and the date 1948; inscribed E.A. (on the reverse).
- 33.8 by 17.9 cm, 13 ¼ by 7 in.
Group of two works
Bismuth crystals (photograph), 1935
7h x 9w
Estimate: €7,000 - 10,000
Bismuth crystals (photograph), 1935
7h x 9w
Estimate: €7,000 - 10,000
Exhibited
West Palm Beach, 1994-95, no. 5
Madrid, Paris & Berlin, 2007-10, p. 193
Tokyo, 2010, no. 227
Madrid, Paris & Berlin, 2007-10, p. 193
Tokyo, 2010, no. 227
Literature
Oggetti d'affezione, 1970, no. 78 (objet de 1948)
Schwarz, 1977, p. 183
Objets de mon affection, 1983, no. 107, p. 95
Tokyo, 1990-91, vol. 2, p. 26
Turin, 1995-96, p. 235
Nice, 1997, p. 243
Fukui, 2004, p. 161
Bourgeade, 2007, n.p.
Schwarz, 1977, p. 183
Objets de mon affection, 1983, no. 107, p. 95
Tokyo, 1990-91, vol. 2, p. 26
Turin, 1995-96, p. 235
Nice, 1997, p. 243
Fukui, 2004, p. 161
Bourgeade, 2007, n.p.
Condition
There is a tiny chip at the lower left corner of the wooden base and some abrasion to the lower edge. There is a curved dark abrasion mark behind the spade where it has rubbed against the wood. The spade has blackened with oxidation; some shiny copper is visible on the reverse. Overall this work is in good original condition.
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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
Café Man Ray was originally created in 1948 for as a sign for the entrance to the opening reception, offering French cuisine and American cocktails, for Man Ray’s exhibition at the Copley Galleries in Beverly Hills. The reduced-size shovel, picked up in public garden, can operate as a doorknocker.