Man Ray Giorgio de Chirico
About Face: The David and Gail Mixer Collection of Photographs
Man Ray
1870 - 1976
Giorgio de Chirico
solarized gelatin silver print, signed and inscribed 'pour Georgio de Chirico' in ink on the image, the photographer's '31 bis rue Campagne-Premiére' credit stamp (Manford M3) and annotated 'Chirico' and '(env. 1934),' possibly by the photographer in pencil, on the reverse, framed, a Jane Corkin Gallery label on the reverse
image: 9 by 6¾ in. (22.9 by 17.1 cm.)
frame: 20¾ by 17⅞ in. (52.7 by 45.4 cm.)
Executed in 1934.
Condition Report:
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This print, on double weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally excellent condition. Faint age-appropriate silvering is visible at the edges of the print in the darkest areas. Pin-point-sized white deposits of indeterminate nature are visible in the area of the sitter's hair. There is a miniscule loss at the right edge and minor wear to the corners.
The reverse is faintly soiled with fingerprints. There are hinge remnants and adhesive residue on the reverse. 'G. de Chirico,' '51'[circled], and '9' are written in pencil..
When examined under ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce.
Provenance:
Jane Corkin Gallery, Toronto
Acquired from the above in 1999 by the present owner
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About Face: The David and Gail Mixer Collection of Photographs
Man Ray
1870 - 1976
Giorgio de Chirico
solarized gelatin silver print, signed and inscribed 'pour Georgio de Chirico' in ink on the image, the photographer's '31 bis rue Campagne-Premiére' credit stamp (Manford M3) and annotated 'Chirico' and '(env. 1934),' possibly by the photographer in pencil, on the reverse, framed, a Jane Corkin Gallery label on the reverse
image: 9 by 6¾ in. (22.9 by 17.1 cm.)
frame: 20¾ by 17⅞ in. (52.7 by 45.4 cm.)
Executed in 1934.
Condition Report:
Please note the colors and shades in the online catalogue illustration may vary depending on screen settings.
This print, on double weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally excellent condition. Faint age-appropriate silvering is visible at the edges of the print in the darkest areas. Pin-point-sized white deposits of indeterminate nature are visible in the area of the sitter's hair. There is a miniscule loss at the right edge and minor wear to the corners.
The reverse is faintly soiled with fingerprints. There are hinge remnants and adhesive residue on the reverse. 'G. de Chirico,' '51'[circled], and '9' are written in pencil..
When examined under ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce.
Provenance:
Jane Corkin Gallery, Toronto
Acquired from the above in 1999 by the present owner
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