Man Ray (American, 1890-1976).
Self-Portrait
c1947. Process
letterpress, signed and dated in reverse in block upper right, annotated “V”,
editioned 13/20 and signed in pencil in lower margin.19.9 x 15.7cm. Minor
handling creases to image centre right and lower margin.
Very rare unrecorded process letterpress print, created photo-mechanically from the original photograph of Man Ray. This print has an impression mark verso indicating the process of letterpress printing. It is dated and signed in the image, unlike the standard issue which is listed as a screenprint (which was produced in an edition of 100 in 1972). Ref: Josef Lebovic; Anselmino #101; The Met, NY. Item #CL184-110
Price (AUD): $4950
