Details

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, New York, February 20, 1997, lot 232 Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt

Exhibited

New York, Francis Naumann Fine Arts, Man Ray in America: The New York & Ridgefield Years , 2001-02, n.n. Boone, Turchin Center of the Arts, The Omnipotent Dream: Man Ray, Confluences and Influences, 2003, illustrated in the catalogue p. 6, listed p. 36

Literature

Morrill Cody, The Favorite Restaurants of an American in Paris , Paris, 1966, illustrated p. 98 Condition Executed on black wove paper which is laid down on another sheet of black paper, which is in turn laid down on a sheet on cream wove paper taken from a notebook, possibly original. The left edge of the notebook page is perforated. The sheet is slightly time stained. There is a tiny paper loss to the upper left corner. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition. "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."

Catalog summary

Man Ray Lipp signed Man Ray and dated 64 (towards lower right) and titled Lipp (on the glass) gouache on paper 26.9 x 21.5 cm; 10 5/8 x 8 1/2 in. Provenance Sale: Sotheby's, New York, February 20, 1997, lot 232 Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt Exhibited New York, Francis Naumann Fine Arts, Man Ray in America: The New York & Ridgefield Years , 2001-02, n.n. Boone, Turchin Center of the Arts, The Omnipotent Dream: Man Ray, Confluences and Influences, 2003, illustrated in the catalogue p. 6, listed p. 36 Literature Morrill Cody, The Favorite Restaurants of an American in Paris , Paris, 1966, illustrated p. 98 Condition Executed on black wove paper which is laid down on another sheet of black paper, which is in turn laid down on a sheet on cream wove paper taken from a notebook, possibly original. The left edge of the notebook page is perforated. The sheet is slightly time stained. There is a tiny paper loss to the upper left corner. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition. "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."