Man Ray (American, 1890-1976) Photographic Preservation

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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.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Mount measures 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 28.0 cm). Minor abrasions to frame at u.l.


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