MAN RAY (1890-1976)
MAN RAY (1890-1976)
The Oculist
signed, numbered, titled and dated 'Man Ray 2⁄12 The Oculist 1944-1971' (on the top of the rim); stamped with the maker's mark and inscribed 'GEM KT 18' (on the reverse)
gold and malachite brooch
length: 4 1⁄4 in. (11 cm.)
Conceived in 1944 and executed in 1971 in a numbered edition of twelve plus one artist's proof by GEM Montebello with the original case
Provenance
GEM Montebello, Milan.
Joan S. Sonnabend, Key Biscayne (acquired from the above).
Acquired from the above by the late owner, 1994.
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MAN RAY (1890-1976)
The Oculist
signed, numbered, titled and dated 'Man Ray 2⁄12 The Oculist 1944-1971' (on the top of the rim); stamped with the maker's mark and inscribed 'GEM KT 18' (on the reverse)
gold and malachite brooch
length: 4 1⁄4 in. (11 cm.)
Conceived in 1944 and executed in 1971 in a numbered edition of twelve plus one artist's proof by GEM Montebello with the original case
Provenance
GEM Montebello, Milan.
Joan S. Sonnabend, Key Biscayne (acquired from the above).
Acquired from the above by the late owner, 1994.
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