Man Ray
Fotograf, 1890-1976
Man Ray war ein US-amerikanischer Fotograf, Filmregisseur, Maler und Objektkünstler. Man Ray zählt zu den bedeutenden Künstlern des Dadaismus und Surrealismus, wird aber aufgrund der Vielschichtigkeit seines Werkes allgemein der Moderne zugeordnet und gilt als wichtiger Impulsgeber für die moderne Fotografie und Filmgeschichte bis hin zum Experimentalfilm. Seine zahlreichen Porträtfotografien zeitgenössischer Künstler dokumentieren die Hochphase des kulturellen Lebens im Paris der 1920er Jahre.
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US-amerikanischer Fotograf, Filmregisseur, Maler und Objektkünstler (1890-1976). Eigenh. Brief mit Unterschrift. Paris. 4to. 1 p. Rosa Papier.
2.200 €
(81747)
„Rien de nouveau. Tout va bien. Je pensé [sic] être à N.Y. la première semaine de mars. Reviendrez vous avant? En tout cas, rue Lepic serait en ordre quand vous revenez. Baisers de Julie et Man Ray [seine 2. Frau, Julie (1911-1991)]“.
i. e. Michael Rudnitzky, American artist (1890-1976). Self Portrait. Mit eigenh. Widmung und U. Boston und Toronto. XIV, 402 SS. Leinen mit gepr. Rückentitel und bedr. Originalschutzumschlag. Gr.-8vo.
950 €
(33484/BN28672)
Die Widmung "For Juliet" (gedr.) "and for Sonali cordially Man Ray April 2 - 63 [...]".
i. e. Michael Rudnitzky, American artist (1890-1976). Autograph manuscript (fragment?). N. p. o. d. Large 8vo. 2 pp.
2.500 €
(48936/BN33087)
"It is the nature of human esthetics to associate bright colors with gaeity [!], optimism, and all that is pleasant in life. In nature itself, these bright colors also exist but do not necessarily express the same idea as for men. The wings of a butterfly, the plunge of a bird may attract a mate, and at the same time an enemy. Prolific nature is not consistent in its details, however rigorous her general laws may be; she can afford contradictious inconsistencies wastefulness. But her goal is never estheticism.
(Color is tragic) This tremendous effort with such miserable results. Almost no effort. Then an easy masterpiece. / An age in which size + weight dominate / Bever heard of anything being criticized for dying...". - In pencil..
photographe américain (1890-1976). Lettre autographe signée ("Man"). Paris. 13.01.1961. Une page in-4.
8.500 €
(48963/BN33121)
À "Virginia" [Knopik], une amie americaine. Man Ray commence sa lettre en plaisantant: "We are still wondering by what process of divination you could send us (me) a pair of shoes that fit - and the package of men's Cleenex [!] in the box, that caught me with a cold in bed [...] Things are going well - no problems - we keep the studio comfortable and travel a bit - Germany, England; South of France and Spain for vacation, always where there are friends. Hope soon in New-York, and that you 'll be there. Am sending to Toronto address - the last I have but keep us posted. Love to all of you from Julie and / Man".
i. e. Michael Rudnitzky, American artist (1890-1976). Autograph letter signed. Paris. 20.05.1960. 4to. 1 page. In French.
2.500 €
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To an unnamed addressee: "I thank you for having sent me the address of M. Pinckaers and I am thinking of taking steps to get back the model for a folding armchair, if possible! This object is a unique piece or rather a construction that Pinckaers wanted to fabricate in series (quantity), but modifications were necessary if it was to become commercial. He did nothing more as far as I know [...]" (transl.).