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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Man Ray - Le Cadeau Surrealist Sculpture, 1974 - Signed and Numbered
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Own an iconic piece of surrealist art with Man Ray's Le Cadeau, a striking sculpture produced in 1974 in Italy. This limited-edition work is numbered 125/5000 and signed by the artis...
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Man Ray Sculpture Priape
By Man Ray
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
MAN RAY “PRIAPE,” Parian marble sculpture, four elements. Signed and numbered 183/500. Ca. 1975. 52 cm x 17 cm. He was an American visual artist who spent most of his career in Pa...
Marble
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Present
By Man Ray
Located in Paris, FR
Present Sculpture, 1974 Edition : 2236/5000 Publisher : Luciano Anselmino (Turin) Maker : Giorgio Barutti (Venise) H x W x D : 16.50 cm. x 10.00 cm. x 8.00 cm. 6.5 in. x 3.94 in. x...
Metal
Lladró Dragonfly Sculpture
By Lladro, José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
An innovative porcelain and metal creation inspired by one of the fascinating creatures in nature. Part of the Awesome Insects Collection. This origi...
Metal
Sculpture by French Artist Pascal Jarrion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pascal Jarrion was born in 1961 in Perpignan, France, a region shaped by strong Catalan heritage and long associated with artists such as Picasso, Van Gogh, and Maillol. He studied a...
Ceramic, Clay
Vintage original ceramic sculpture Old Man by Bassano, Italy 1974
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage original ceramic sculpture "Old Man is a drunken" by Bassano made in Italy in the 1974. Bassano ceramics (also known as "Bassano del Grappa") is a traditional Italian craft p...
Ceramic
Unique III Stoneware Sculpture by Lisa Geue
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique III Stoneware sculpture by Lisa Geue Dimensions: D 12 x W 10 x H 21.5 cm Materials: Stoneware with Chamotte, Porcelain Slip, Kaolin, multiple firings Non-functional. Lis...
Other
Small Modernist Crystal Obelisk
Located in San Diego, CA
Small modernist crystal obelisk / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 1.675"W x 1.675"D x 9.75"H. #4423
Crystal
$1,125 / item
H 20.472 in W 7.48 in D 7.48 in
Lladró the White Guest Figurine Large Model in White by Jaime Hayon
By Lladro, Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
White glossy porcelain figurine created by Jaime Hayon for the collection The Guest by LLadró Atelier with a white base attached to the piece. The Guest is a piece created by Jaime H...
Porcelain
Betty Gold Abstract Geometric Metal Sculpture Signed and Numbered
By Betty Gold 1
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Stunning geometric metal and red paint sculpture by the well-known American artist Betty Gold. This work is an edition, signed and marked 23/50. Similar work, large size, as shown in...
Metal
$1,310 / item
H 11.811 in W 4.331 in D 4.331 in
Lladró the Guest Small Figurine by Tim Biskup, Numbered Edition
By Lladro, Raul Rubio, Tim Biskup
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine in silver luster created by Tim Biskup for the collection The Guest by LLadró Atelier with a white base attached to the piece. This piece is renowned design...
Porcelain
Bronze Young Man Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This striking bronze sculpture portrays a young boy in a moment of poised concentration, just before releasing his sling. The piece captures silent tension and inner focus with remar...
Bronze
Signed and Numbered Modern Bronze Bull Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Madrid, ES
Striking modern bronze sculpture depicting a bull, mounted on an elegant marble base and signed and numbered by the artist. Despite its compact dimensions, the work possesses a remar...
Bronze
$4,200 / item
H 60 in Dm 36 in
Orbit Mobile Pendant Kinetic Sculpture w/ Blown Glass and Adorned Steel Rings
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mobile series combine sculpture with lighting, invoking motifs from atomic models and the space age. The concentric rings can be spun and reconfigured, inviting play and whimsy. ...
Steel
Vintage Boho Bronze Sculpture of Winged Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This captivating vintage figural sculpture is a masterclass in modern surrealism, capturing a hauntingly beautiful winged human form. Expertly cast with a stunning, multi-tonal verdi...
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H 6.7 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in
Man Ray - Le Cadeau Surrealist Sculpture, 1974 - Signed and Numbered
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Own an iconic piece of surrealist art with Man Ray's Le Cadeau, a striking sculpture produced in 1974 in Italy. This limited-edition work is numbered 125/5000 and signed by the artis...
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Man Ray Surrealist Sculpture Le Cadeau, 1974
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
An exceptional and rare sculpture by Man Ray, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. "Le Cadeau," also known as "The Gift," was originally ...
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H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
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...
Glass, Wood
Man Ray Le Cadeau Surrealist Sculpture, 1974
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculpture by Man Ray titled Cadeau manufactured 1974 in France. Signed. Man Ray (1890-1976) was an American visual artist who spent most of his c...
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Surrealist Sculpture After Man Ray
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Surrealist sculpture after Man Ray.
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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 21.66 in
Priape by Man Ray for Alexandre Lolas Gallery, Marble, 102/500, 1972
By Man Ray
Located in Brussels, BE
Priape is the god of fertility, conceived in 1920 and executed in 1972 by the Galerie Alexandre Lolas, in an edition of 500. In 4 parts, 1 marble cylinder and 3 balls. Signed and num...
Marble
Man Ray Surrealist Sculpture Le Cadeau Hand Signed, 1974
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculpture by Man Ray Titled Cadeau manufactured 1974 in France. Hand signed. Man Ray (1890-1976) was an American visual artist who spent most ...
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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 21.66 in
Priape by Man Ray for Alexandre Lolas Gallery, Marble, 102/500, 1972
By Man Ray
Located in Brussels, BE
Priape is the God of fertility, conceived in 1920 and executed in 1972 by the Galerie Alexandre Lolas, in an edition of 500. In 4 parts, 1 marble cylinder and 3 balls. Signed and num...
Marble
Man Ray Priapus 1972 Marble Sculpture Signed Numbered
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marble sculpture designed by Man Ray in 1920 and made in 1972 by the artist. Signed and numbered 114/500. Man Ray (1890–1976) was an American visual artist who spent most of hi...
Marble
Man Ray Cadeau 1921 / 1974
By Man Ray
Located in Weesp, NL
Gift is a typical product of Man Ray’s double-edged humour. Its sadistic implications need not be stressed. Its erotic aspect is revealed by Man Ray’s remark: ‘You can tear a dress t...
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Man Ray Cadeau, 1974
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculpture by Man Ray Titled Cadeau manufactured 1974 in France. Signed. Man Ray (1890–1976) was an American visual artist who spent most of his career in France. He was a signif...
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Man Ray Cadeau, 1974
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculpture by Man Ray Titled Cadeau manufactured 1974 in France Man Ray (1890–1976) was an American visual artist who spent most of his career i...
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