Lot 38
- 38
Man Ray
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Man Ray
- Portrait d'un poète (Juliet), 1954
- Solarised silver print. Stamped 'Photograph Man Ray' on the reverse.
- 12 by 8.5 cm, 4 ¾ by 3 ¼ in.
Juliet (Fifty Faces of Juliet)
Silver gelatin print
4 1/2h x 3 1/2w
Estimate: €10,000 - 15,000
Silver gelatin print
4 1/2h x 3 1/2w
Estimate: €10,000 - 15,000
Literature
Man Ray Portraits, 1963, p. 105 (variante)
Penrose, 1975, p. 101 (variante)
Janus, 1977, p. 207 (variante)
Schwarz, 1977, p. 275 (variante)
The Fifty Faces of Juliet, 1981, n.p. (variante)
Turin, 1995, p. 335 (variante)
Vienne, 1996-97, fig. 42 (variante)
Nice, 1997, p. 321 (variante)
Penrose, 1975, p. 101 (variante)
Janus, 1977, p. 207 (variante)
Schwarz, 1977, p. 275 (variante)
The Fifty Faces of Juliet, 1981, n.p. (variante)
Turin, 1995, p. 335 (variante)
Vienne, 1996-97, fig. 42 (variante)
Nice, 1997, p. 321 (variante)
Condition
This print is in very good general condition. With a light crease of approx. 1 cm in the upper right quadrant near the right edge 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
Man Ray transforms a photograph of Juliet through stages of printing, darkening her face while maintaining the highlights. Reminiscent of a portrait embedded in stone as if incarnated for eternity, the resulting image presents Juliet as a legendary poet.