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Man Ray Abstract Sculptures

American, 1890-1976

Born Emmanuel Radnitzky, Man Ray was a famous American filmmaker, painter and photographer. His career is distinctive, above all, for the success he achieved in both the United States and Europe. First maturing at the center of American modernism in the 1910s, he made Paris his home in the 1920s and 1930s. In the 1940s, he crossed the Atlantic once again and spent periods in New York and Hollywood. 

Ray’s art spanned painting, sculpture, film, prints and poetry, and in his long career, he worked in styles influenced by Cubism, Futurism, Dada and Surrealism. He also successfully navigated the worlds of commercial and fine art and came to be a sought-after fashion photographer. Ray is perhaps most remembered for his photographs of the inter-war years, in particular, the camera-less pictures he called "Rayographs," but he always regarded himself first and foremost as a painter. Although he matured as an abstract painter, Ray eventually disregarded the traditional superiority painting held over photography and happily moved between different forms. Dada and Surrealism were important in encouraging this attitude; they also persuaded him that the idea that motivates a work of art was more important than the work of art itself. 

André Breton once described Ray as a pre-Surrealist, something which accurately describes his natural affinity for the style. Even before the movement had coalesced, in the mid-1920s, his work, influenced by Marcel Duchamp, had Surrealist undertones. He would continue to draw on the movement's ideas throughout his life. Ray's work has ultimately been very important in popularizing Surrealism.

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Creator: Man Ray
'Le Temoin' Stool by Man Ray for Gavina
By Man Ray, Gavina
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Beautiful example in pristine condition, designed by Man Ray for Gavina's ultramobile exhibition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Man Ray Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Foam, Plywood, Faux Leather

Man Ray Surrealism "Le Tour" Sculpture Limited Edition Nº 91, circa 1981
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
If you're looking for a truly exceptional piece of art and design, you won't want to miss Le Tour sculpture by Man Ray. Created in 1981, this sculpture is sig...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Man Ray Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

'Le Temoin' Stool by Man Ray for Gavina
By Man Ray, Gavina
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Beautiful example in pristine condition, designed by Man Ray for Gavina's ultramobile exhibition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Man Ray Abstract Sculptures

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Faux Leather, Acrylic, Foam, Plywood

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Man Ray abstract sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Man Ray abstract sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original abstract sculptures by Man Ray were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider abstract sculptures by Pierre Cardin, Lino Sabattini, and Licio Zanetti. Prices for Man Ray abstract sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,190 and can go as high as $7,123, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,123.
Questions About Man Ray Abstract Sculptures
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