Man Ray
Chess Set , 1971
Lot #3 |
2013-02-27 |
Phillips, London
Evening Editions
Category:
sculptures
Estimate:
GBP 12,000 - 18,000 (currency of sale)
USD 18,189 - 27,284 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Phillips
Auction number: UK030113
Auction name: Evening Editions
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2013-02-27
Currency: GBP
Source:
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Lot Description
Details
Department: Sculpture & 3D Art
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Dimensions: 20.7 x 30.6 x 4.5 cm (8 1/8 x 12 x 1 3/4 in)
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
207
Width In Centimeters:
306
Depth In Centimeters:
45
Height In Inches:
81.496
Width In Inches:
120.472
Depth In Inches:
17.717
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Edition: signed and numbered 3/4 on a plaque on underside of the lid, all individual pieces marked '925' and '859MI' on the underside, in very good condition, contained in original grey felted box with brass fastening and blue baize lining.
Provenance
Made by Man Ray on request and acquired directly from the artist<br />Galleria il Fauno, Turin<br />Private Collection
Condition
Individual pieces various sizes. Very mild oxidisation on several pieces (will be polished before sale), otherwise in very good condition.
Catalog summary
<strong><br>Description:</strong><br>Man Ray null Chess set comprising thirty two pieces in precious metal, 20.7 x 30.6 x 4.5 cm (8 1/8 x 12 x 1 3/4 in) signed and numbered 3/4 on a plaque on underside of the lid, all individual pieces marked '925' and '859MI' on the underside, in very good condition, contained in original grey felted box with brass fastening and blue baize lining. <strong>Provenance: </strong>Made by Man Ray on request and acquired directly from the artist<br />Galleria il Fauno, Turin<br />Private Collection <strong>Literature: </strong> <strong>Exhibited: </strong> <strong>Condition Report: </strong>Individual pieces various sizes. Very mild oxidisation on several pieces (will be polished before sale), otherwise in very good condition.