MAN RAY (1890-1976)
MAN RAY (1890-1976)
Chess set
signed, dated and stamped with initial 'MAN RAY 1947 R' (on the top of the gold king); stamped with initial again 'R' (on the top of the red king)
anodized aluminum chess pieces
height varies from 1 7⁄8 in. (4.7 cm.) to 1 1⁄4 in. (3.2 cm.)
(32)Conceived in wood in 1920; this version executed in 1947
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the late owners, circa 1972.
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MAN RAY (1890-1976)
Chess set
signed, dated and stamped with initial 'MAN RAY 1947 R' (on the top of the gold king); stamped with initial again 'R' (on the top of the red king)
anodized aluminum chess pieces
height varies from 1 7⁄8 in. (4.7 cm.) to 1 1⁄4 in. (3.2 cm.)
(32)Conceived in wood in 1920; this version executed in 1947
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the late owners, circa 1972.