Artist: Man Ray (American, 1890 - 1976). Title: "Noire et Blanche (Noir et Blanc) [Kiki de Montparnasse]". Medium: Original vintage photogravure. Date: Composed 1926. Printed 1934. Dimensions: Image size: 6 7/16 x 8 5/8 in. (164 x 219 mm). Lot Note(s): Stamped with the photographer's name, verso. Edition unknown, presumed small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Fine, quality printing. Very good to fine condition; affixed to very thin and supple archival acid-free support sheet, not mount/boardt. Comment(s): Perhaps Man Ray's most famous image. The silver print has sold at least as high as $405,702 (Phillips, New York, 2002). See: www.manraytrust.com, pg.15. Image copyright © ADAGP/Man Ray Trust - Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris. [783-2-1600] |