Details

Provenance

Robert Miller Gallery, New York Collection privée américaine

Exhibited

IVAM Centre Julio Gonzalez, Valence, 1990

Literature

Janus (éd.), Man Ray. The Photographic Image, Venise, Edizione 'La Biennale di Venezia'/ Woodbury, Barron's, 1977, ill. pl. 142 (variante); Pour le tampon voir: Steven Manford, Behind the Photo. The Stamps of Man Ray. Vol. II: Stamps , Paris, Collection Clémentine, 2009, ill. p. 62. Condition This print is in excellent condition. Sturdy paper and with a matte surface. With some very light silvering in the dard parts near the edges. "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 "O pure mathematics, I have not forgotten you; your wise lessons, sweeter than honey, filter in my heart, like a refreshing wave." (Lautréamont, Les Chants de Maldoror, dans: Man Ray. The Photographic Image, p. 205)

Catalog summary

Man Ray Mathematical Object, 1936 Tirage argentique d'époque. Au verso, avec le tampon du photographe 'Val de Grâce' (M9). Au verso du cadre avec étiquettes de Robert Miller Gallery, New York, et de l'Ivam Centre Julio Gonzalez, Valence. Monté sous passe-partout et encadré. Provenance Robert Miller Gallery, New York Collection privée américaine Exhibited IVAM Centre Julio Gonzalez, Valence, 1990 Literature Janus (éd.), Man Ray. The Photographic Image, Venise, Edizione 'La Biennale di Venezia'/ Woodbury, Barron's, 1977, ill. pl. 142 (variante); Pour le tampon voir: Steven Manford, Behind the Photo. The Stamps of Man Ray. Vol. II: Stamps , Paris, Collection Clémentine, 2009, ill. p. 62. Condition This print is in excellent condition. Sturdy paper and with a matte surface. With some very light silvering in the dard parts near the edges. "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 "O pure mathematics, I have not forgotten you; your wise lessons, sweeter than honey, filter in my heart, like a refreshing wave." (Lautréamont, Les Chants de Maldoror, dans: Man Ray. The Photographic Image, p. 205)