MAN RAY (1890-1976)

Pechage, 1969 Wooden box, artificial peaches, cotton, gouache Signed, titled and annotated "E.A." in the box 36 x 24 x 12 cm Pechage, 1969 Wooden box, artificial peaches, cotton, gouache Signed, titled and annotated "E.A." in the box 14.18 x 9.45 x 4.73 inch Pechage was created in 1969 by Man Ray. Then a new original was made by Man Ray in 1970 to serve as a model for the 1972 edition : 9 copies and 3 artist's proofs, Il Fauno gallery, Turin, made by Lucien Treillard. This copy is an artist's proof. Pechage was created in 1969 by Man Ray. Then a new original was made by Man Ray in 1970 to serve as a model for the 1972 edition: 9 copies and 3 artist prints, Il Fauno gallery, Turin, directed by Lucien Treillard. The present example is an artist's proof. Provenance: Collection Edmonde et Lucien Treillard, Paris Bibliography: - Roland Penrose, Man Ray, Thames and Hudson, 1975, cover and p.184 - Janus, Man Ray, Celiv, 1973/1990, n°83 - Ronny van de Velde, Man Ray, 1890-1976, Anvers, Albin Michel, 1994, n°407 - Man Ray em Paris, Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, 2019-2020, p.230 (this copy) Andrew Strauss and Timothy Baum of the Man Ray Expertise Committee have confirmed the authenticity of this work and that the edition of this work will be included in the Catalogue of Man Ray's Objects and Sculptures, currently in preparation. Andrew Strauss and Timothy Baum of the Man Ray Expertise Committee have confirmed the authenticity of this work and that the edition of this work will be included in the Catalogue of Objects & Sculpture of Man Ray, currently in preparation.