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Lot 263
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Man Ray

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description

  • Man Ray
  • L’Assiette cassée, circa 1970-71
  • (i)
    Signed with the initials MR (lower right); titled l'assiette cassée (lower left)
    Felt-tip pen, charcoal and collage on paper
    33 by 26.3cm., 13 by 10 3/8 in.
    (ii)
    Signed with the initials MR (lower right)
    Felt-tip pen, charcoal and collage on paper
    33 by 26.2cm., 13 by 10 3/8 in.

Condition

(i) Executed on white wove paper, not laid down, floating in the mount, secured by four transparent plastic corners. There are 11 traces of old tape on the reverse that are visible on the recto. There is a 1cm diagonal nick to the left edge. There are some tiny spots of foxing clustered above and below the central pasted collage element. Aside from a few media marks and some minor time-staining, this work is in overall good condition. (ii) Executed on white wove paper, not laid down, examined unframed. There are 9 traces of old tape on the reverse that are visible on the recto. Apart from a very light scattering of foxing near the top of the composition, this work is in overall good 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.
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