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Man Ray (1890-1976)
Chess set , 1972 (Executed)
Lot #247 |
2004-06-23 |
Christie's, London
IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART (DAY SALE)
Category:
Sculpture
Estimate:
GBP 15,000 - 25,000 (currency of sale)
USD 27,495 - 45,825 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Christie's
Auction number: 6921
Auction name: IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART (DAY SALE)
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2004-06-23
End date: 2004-06-23
Currency: GBP
Source:
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Sculpture
Department: Sculpture & 3D Art
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Dimensions: Height of King: 2Ā¼ in. (5.6 cm.) Chessboard: 13 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. (34 x 34 cm.)
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
5.6
Width In Centimeters:
34
Height In Inches:
2.25
Width In Inches:
13.25
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Edition: 25
Edition notes: edition of 25 plus three artist's proofs
Year notes: Executed in 1972-1973.
Provenance
Provenance<br> <br> <br> <br> Iolas Gallery, New York.<br> <br> Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Literature
Literature<br> <br> <br> <br> R. Penrose,<br> <br> Man Ray<br> <br> , London, 1975, no. 117 (another example illustrated p. 176).<br> <br> J.H. Martin, R. Krauss & B. Hermann,<br> <br> Man Ray, Objets de mon affection, Sculptures et Objets, Catalogue raisonnƩ<br> <br> , Paris, 1983, p. 161.
Catalog summary
Man Ray (1890-1976) Chess set signed with the initials and numbered 'MR 6/25' (on the reverse of the red King) thirty-two red and silver anodized aluminium chess pieces with board and original velvet covered case Height of King: 2Ā¼ in. (5.6 cm.) Chessboard: 13 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. (34 x 34 cm.) Executed in 1972-1973 in an edition of 25 plus three artist's proofs