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This intimate portrait of Man Ray's mother was made while the artist was visiting New York for his exhibition at Julien Levy Gallery, sometime during spring, 1945. This portrait is believed to be the final image Man Ray created of his mother who passed shortly thereafter.
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Lot 85ASale 22887
Mrs. Radnitzsky, Man Ray's mother, 1945MAN RAY (1890–1976)Estimate: USD 4,000 - 6,000
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A neutral hued image on semi-gloss double weight paper trimmed to edge and tipped to paper. Silver mirroring along sheet perimeter of the lower image. Artist's retouching evident in places. Please note this print does not fluoresce under UV light. Please note this print is sold framed.
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Lot 85ASale 22887
Mrs. Radnitzsky, Man Ray's mother, 1945MAN RAY (1890–1976)Estimate: USD 4,000 - 6,000
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