Details
Conceived in 1932; this example created in 1973 by Richard Binder, Brussels.
Stainless-steel polyhedron, rubber tubing and steel cylinder mounted on an integral wooden base
Inscribed Man Ray, numbered and with hallmarks on the polyhedral element
49.5 × 22.1 × 19.7 cm (19½ × 8¾ × 7¾ in.)
ED. 9
Andrew Strauss and Timothy Baum of the Man Ray Expertise Committee have confirmed the authenticity of this work under reference 00612-O-2025 and that the edition of this work will be included in the Catalogue of Objects & Sculpture of Man Ray, currently in preparation.
Estimate3,500,000 - 5,500,000 JPY
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the father of the previous owner (who published the edition)／Sotheby's, London, Impressionist & Modern Art Day Sale, June 24, 2014, Lot. 246
Literature: "Man Rey Objets de mon affection" Philippe Sers, 1983, P. 52, 114, 145, No. 42／ "Perpetual Motif" Abbeville Press, 1988, P. 249, 253, 345, No. 214
Condition: Generally in good condition. There are scuff marks and fingerprints on the stainless steel parts. There is discoloration of the rubber tube due to aging. There is fine flaking of coating on the cylinder caused by contact with stainless steel parts. There are lifting of fibers, chips, and scuff scratches on the surface of the wooden pedestal. The artwork consists of two parts.