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Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitsky, known as - 1890-1976) and Pierr…
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342
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Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitsky, known as - 1890-1976) and Pierr…
See original version (French)
Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitsky, known as - 1890-1976) and Pierre BOST (1901-1975).
In hardback, "electricity" book, comprising a card "with the compliments of the Compagnie parisienne de distribution d'électricité" and ten rayograms by Man Ray printed in heliogravure and signed (photogravure).
Boards with leaves and titles. Text by Pierre Bost, "completed in April 1931 by Alb. Jarach et P. Chambry avec la collaboration de M. Grenier.
Portfolio format approx. 37.5 x 29 cm.
Limited edition of 500 numbered copies.
These rayograms were specially designed for this publication commissioned by the Compagnie Parisienne de Distribution. They represent all the utensils or parts of household electrical appliances. This work was quickly recognised as a major work throughout the world, particularly in the United States.
See original version (French)
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Ref. : 8880 - 28
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