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A l'Heure de l'observatoire – les amoureux (Observatory Time – the Lovers) is one of Man Ray’s most celebrated images. This lithograph is based on the painting of the same name which was executed from 1932-34. Depicting the lips of the photographer Lee Miller, floating in a sky above the Paris observatory, the painting was made in response to the ending of their relationship in 1932, and has become an icon of surrealism.
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In addition to the catalogue description: - with wide margins, and a deckle edge at left. - the upper right sheet edge slightly trimmed. - the colours slightly attenuated. - the sheet with some pale light- and time staining, mainly near the sheet edges. - some foxspots in the margins. - dark backboard-staining verso, showing at the extreme sheet edges recto. Otherwise as described and in generally good condition. Framed (with glass).
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Lot 22Sale 23435
A l'heure de l'observatoire - Les amoureuxMAN RAY (1890-1976)Estimate: GBP 25,000 - 35,000
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