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Literature

Man Ray: Vintage Photographs, Solarizations, and Rayographs (New York: Kimmel/Cohn Photography Arts, 1977), no. 58 (likely this print) Man Ray (New York, 1982), pl. 181 (variant with collage element) Condition This photograph, trimmed to the image and on double-weight paper with a smooth, semi-glossy surface, is in generally very good condition. Faint age-appropriate silvering is visible in raking light in the darkest areas of the image. Also visible upon very close examination in raking light are the following: tiny, faint matte deposits (possibly foxing) in the upper portion of the image; and an isolated area of small surface scratches that do not appear to break the emulsion in the upper left quadrant. <br><br>On the reverse of the photograph, there are tiny, faint rust-colored deposits (likely foxing).<br><br>When examined under ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Man Ray 'Insulator' gelatin silver print signed in pencil on the image, signed and annotated 'before 1940' in pencil and titled in ink on the reverse, circa 1935 Literature Man Ray: Vintage Photographs, Solarizations, and Rayographs (New York: Kimmel/Cohn Photography Arts, 1977), no. 58 (likely this print) Man Ray (New York, 1982), pl. 181 (variant with collage element) Condition This photograph, trimmed to the image and on double-weight paper with a smooth, semi-glossy surface, is in generally very good condition. Faint age-appropriate silvering is visible in raking light in the darkest areas of the image. Also visible upon very close examination in raking light are the following: tiny, faint matte deposits (possibly foxing) in the upper portion of the image; and an isolated area of small surface scratches that do not appear to break the emulsion in the upper left quadrant. <br><br>On the reverse of the photograph, there are tiny, faint rust-colored deposits (likely foxing).<br><br>When examined under ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.