Cadeau

Details

Man Ray ((1890-1976)
Cadeau
marked and numbered 'Cadeau Man Ray 4570/5000' (on the handle)
bronze with brown patina and metal tacks
6½ x 4in. (16.5 x 10.2cm.)
Conceived in 1921 and executed in an edition of 5000 in 1974 by Luciano Anselmino, Turin

Special notice

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Lot Essay

The ready-made flat iron became one of Man Ray's most celebrated works. Cadeau was the first to be conceived, with variants at a later date.
Sold with a leaflet relating to the work and numbered card 'MR 4570/5000'

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