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Man Ray

American · 1890–1976 · Painter, Printmaker

Man Ray was an American-born, French-naturalized visual artist who spent most of his career in Paris. He was a significant contributor to the Dada and Surrealist movements,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Man Ray, Reclining Nude with Satin Sheet, 1935, Gelatin silver printReclining Nude with Satin SheetPhillips · $329,000≈ £222,854≈ €305,904Sign up to see
  2. Man Ray, Rayograph, 1922, Unique gelatin silver printRayographPhillips · $300,000≈ £226,655≈ €255,254Sign up to see
  3. Man Ray, Silent Harp, 1943, violin neck, horsehair, varnished phonographic record, wooden ball and wooden lattice, mounted on boardSilent HarpPhillips · $187,050≈ £142,939≈ €162,370Sign up to see

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  1. Man Ray, Table for Two, 1944/1973, Stained wood multiple
    Table for Two, 1944/1973
    Multiple · Panel · ed. AP
    11 x 12 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (27.9 x 31.1 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 441
    $7,095≈ £5,253≈ €6,067Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Man Ray, Obstruction, 1920/1964, Multiple comprised of 63 wooden hangers (plus one extra hanger), accompanied by instructional lithograph in purple, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Obstruction, 1920/1964
    Multiple · Paper · ed. I/III
    each hanger 5 1/2 x 16 7/8 in. (14 x 42.9 cm) overall 36 x 66 in. (91.4 x 167.6 cm) lithograph I. 13 x 17 1/2 in. (33 x 44.5 cm) lithograph S. 17 1/2 x 22 1/4 in. (44.5 x 56.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    $141,900≈ £106,093≈ €122,254Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Man Ray, Compass, 1976, Multiple comprising wood painted in colours and plastic handgun replica, mounted (as issued)
    Compass, 1976
    Multiple · Panel · ed. EA
    framed 31.3 x 36.1 cm (12 3/8 x 14 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 506
    £2,064≈ $2,795≈ €2,385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Man Ray, Presse-papier à Priape (Priapus Paperweight), 1966, Silver multiple
    Presse-papier à Priape (Priapus Paperweight), 1966
    Multiple · ed. 3/8
    12.5 x 8 x 8 cm (4 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 145
    £8,890≈ $11,813≈ €10,589Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Man Ray, Compass, 1976, Multiple comprising wood painted in colours and plastic handgun replica, mounted (as issued)
    Compass, 1976
    Multiple · Panel · ed. 51/110
    framed 50.7 x 35.7 cm (19 7/8 x 14 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 284
    £2,159≈ $2,869≈ €2,572Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Man Ray, Cadeau, cast iron, steel tacks
    Cadeau
    Multiple
    6½ h x 4 w x 3¾ d in (17 x 10 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 154
    $1,638≈ £1,304≈ €1,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Man Ray, Le Pain peint (Painted Bread), 1974, The complete set with 10 pochoirs in colors, three reproductions in colors and a folded exhibition poster in colors mounted on the backboard (as issued), all on wove paper, with title page, contained in the original blue velvet boards with a blue painted baguette multiple mounted on the front cover
    Le Pain peint (Painted Bread), 1974
    Multiple · Board
    9 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (24.1 x 17.1 x 3.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 157
    $5,292≈ £4,677≈ €5,372Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Man Ray, Objet indestructible, 1965, Multiple: Metronom mit dem ausgeschnittenen Foto eines Auges, in der originalen, schwarz lackierten Holzkiste
    Objet indestructible, 1965
    Multiple
    22 × 11 × 11,2 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 511
    €45,000≈ $48,285≈ £38,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  9. Man Ray, Résurrection des Mannequins/Cadeau, 1972, Gelatin silver print and multiple comprised of cast iron with nails,
    Résurrection des Mannequins/Cadeau, 1972
    Multiple · ed. 4218/5000
    résurrection 7 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. (18.1 x 13.3 cm) cadeau 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (15.9 x 15.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    $2,000≈ £1,379≈ €1,776Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Man Ray, Priape, 1920, Multiple
    Priape, 1920
    Multiple
    50,5 x 32 x 29 cm (19,8 x 12,5 x 11,4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 81
    €2,500≈ $3,415≈ £2,089Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
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