$2,706
Man Ray (American, 1890-1976) Photographic Preservation and Rayograph , 1944. Stamped "MAN RAY/PARIS" in black ink on the reverse of the mount u.c. Two gelatin silver prints mounted to a single board, image/sheet sizes to 6 7/16 x 4 5/8 in. (16.4 x 11.8 cm), matted, framed. Condition: Prints appear to be hinged at the top and bottom edges, Preservation with subtle silver mirroring and minor handling crimps. N.B. In 1944, Man Ray assembled photographs of a group of three-dimensional sculptures he made from found objects and prepared accompanying texts for a publication he called Objects of My Affection . He produced several maquettes for the book, including this one, although it was never published. The lot is accompanied by a 1987 certificate of authenticity signed by Lucien Treillard.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-09-23
