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Provenance

Collection privée française

Literature

Man Ray, L'occhio e il suo doppio, cat. expo. Rome, Assessorato Antichita Belle Arti e Problemi della Cultura Palazzo delle Esposizioni, 1975, ill. pl. 44; Man Ray. L'immagine fotografica, Edizioni La Biennale di Venezia, Venise 1977, ill. pl. 9 et p. 181; Man Ray 1890-1976, cat. expo. Ronny van de Velde, Anvers, 1994, ill. p. 346; Man Ray, Self Portrait, Boston, Little Brown and Co., 1999, ill. p. 80. Condition The print is in very good condition. It has a semi-glossy surface with some light silvering partially along the edges. With a small superficial stain at the left edge towards the top, the corners are minimally worn, with two light handling folds near the left edge towards the centre. The print is glued to the original card. "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 This photograph is a composite picture built like a mosaic where the meanings are linked together. The viewer recognises works by Man Ray, such as the box of glass in the lower left, containing a broken clock L'Inquiétude , 1920, the bronze sculpture in the centre By Itself ; 1918 and in the background the work L'Impossibilité , 1920, depicting a gear mechanism which is impossible to work due to the position of the wheels. It bears the word Dancer suggesting a circular movement as in a dance. Dancer-Danger works in two different ways: it is a work in itself as well as mosaic of other works by Man Ray.

Catalog summary

Man Ray Dancer - Danger, 1920 Tirage argentique d'époque. Contrécollé sur carton d'époque. Signé, titré "Dancer" et daté au crayon sur le carton en-dessous du tirage à droite. Provenance Collection privée française Literature Man Ray, L'occhio e il suo doppio, cat. expo. Rome, Assessorato Antichita Belle Arti e Problemi della Cultura Palazzo delle Esposizioni, 1975, ill. pl. 44; Man Ray. L'immagine fotografica, Edizioni La Biennale di Venezia, Venise 1977, ill. pl. 9 et p. 181; Man Ray 1890-1976, cat. expo. Ronny van de Velde, Anvers, 1994, ill. p. 346; Man Ray, Self Portrait, Boston, Little Brown and Co., 1999, ill. p. 80. Condition The print is in very good condition. It has a semi-glossy surface with some light silvering partially along the edges. With a small superficial stain at the left edge towards the top, the corners are minimally worn, with two light handling folds near the left edge towards the centre. The print is glued to the original card. "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 This photograph is a composite picture built like a mosaic where the meanings are linked together. The viewer recognises works by Man Ray, such as the box of glass in the lower left, containing a broken clock L'Inquiétude , 1920, the bronze sculpture in the centre By Itself ; 1918 and in the background the work L'Impossibilité , 1920, depicting a gear mechanism which is impossible to work due to the position of the wheels. It bears the word Dancer suggesting a circular movement as in a dance. Dancer-Danger works in two different ways: it is a work in itself as well as mosaic of other works by Man Ray.