Lot 240
- 240
Man Ray
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Man Ray
- N for Nothing, 1958/1973
- Signed Man Ray (lower right), inscribed E.A. (lower left), titled N for Nothing (on the reverse)
- Sandpaper and metal chain on wood
- 40 by 29.8 cm, 15 ¾ by 11 ¾ in.
N is for Nothing, 1958/1973
Wood, chain and sandpaper
E.A.
15 3/4" H x 11 3/4" W x 1/2" D
Estimate: €3,000 - 5,000
Wood, chain and sandpaper
E.A.
15 3/4" H x 11 3/4" W x 1/2" D
Estimate: €3,000 - 5,000
Literature
Oggetti d'affezione, 1970, no. 91 (objet originel de 1958)
Hamburg, 1987, no. 18
Objets de mon affection, 1983, no. 129, p. 109
Tokyo, 1990-91, vol. 2, p. 30
Turin, 1995-96, p. 277
Nice, 1997, p. 274
Hamburg, 1987, no. 18
Objets de mon affection, 1983, no. 129, p. 109
Tokyo, 1990-91, vol. 2, p. 30
Turin, 1995-96, p. 277
Nice, 1997, p. 274
Condition
There are some traces of oxidation where the chain meets the sandpaper and some minor chips to the upper and lower edges of the wooden board. Otherwise this work is 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."