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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Cadeau
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and historic work of art, Man Ray's Le Cadeau ("The Gift"), is an early ready-made created by the artist in 1921 during his Dada period. Typical of the perverse, subversive...
Iron
Belle Main (Les mains libre) - Bronze sculpture by Man Ray - 1971
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Belle Main (Les mains libre) is a bronze sculpture realized by Man Ray in 1971. Signed with initials and numbered on the base. Cast by Fratelli Barberis in Turin for Luciano Anselm...
Bronze
Cadeau - Sculpture by Man Ray - 1974
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Multiple cast iron and copper nails, realized b Man Ray in 1921 and published in a multiple edition of 5.000 in 1974. Published by Luciano Anselmino Edition, Turin. Title, signatur...
Iron
$3,400
H 14.18 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in
Birds Kiss figurative iron sculpture by the well know Israeli artist Kadishman
By Menashe Kadishman
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Very nice small figurative iron sculpture by the well known Israeli Artist Menashe Kadishman, with his famous motif Kiss of birds (Peace ) and the scream heads
Iron
“Chinese Tang Style Horses”
Located in Warren, NJ
Vintage Chinese Tang Style Gilt Cast Iron Horse Sculptures Caparisoned Statues 2. In good condition measures 21x19 each
Iron
$4,600
H 25.6 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Georgian Contemporary Sculpture by Erekle Tsuladze - Panda 1
By Erekle Tsuladze
Located in Paris, IDF
Artificial stone & nickel bronze
Stone, Bronze
Pair of Elegant Brass Sculptures of Greyhound Dogs
Located in Rome, IT
Fine pair of gilt bronze Greyhound dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting. Excellent condition.
Bronze
$10,000
H 11 in W 6.5 in D 3.8 in
Marcel Duchamp - Estate Authorized Bicycle Wheel replica Philadelphia Art Museum
By Marcel Duchamp
Located in New York, NY
After Marcel Duchamp Bicycle Wheel replica from the Philadelphia Museum (estate authorized), 2002 Wheel and painted wood. In original box 11 × 6 1/2 × 3 4/5 inches In original box pr...
Metal
$1,595
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Small Sitting Nude -contemporary bronze sculpture of nude female on wooden frame
By Susanne Kraisser
Located in Schierensee, SH
"Small Sitting Nude XXI" is a bronze sculpture of a nude sitting female on a white wooden frame. Edition 18, signed, numbered and dated on the bottom. The wooden block can be hung o...
Bronze
$225,000
H 78 in W 91 in D 34 in
Bison Sculpture Outdoor Large Metal Sculpture Found Object welded Iron
By kirsten kainz
Located in Belgrade, MT
Brando is a life size Amercian Bison Sculpture. Kainz has composed this monumental sculpture from thousands of cast off recycled metal pieces, all collected in Montana. Each piece h...
Iron
Pair of Elegant Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Dogs
Located in Rome, IT
Fine pair of gilt bronze dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Bronze
$2,500
H 18 in W 13 in D 8 in
Polish Sculpture Granite Stone, Metal Judaica Jewish Holocaust Memorial Art
By Lubomir Tomaszewski
Located in Surfside, FL
Born in 1923, alumnus of the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. Student of the Warsaw University of Technology, is an extraordinary artist, searching for his own artistic way. Ambitious,...
Stone, Iron
$7,603
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 11.82 in
Music Box: Because the Night - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
The script in this sculpture is from the song “Because the Night” by Patti Smith. In Lluís Cera’s sculptures, soft, voluptuous forms are embedded in solid iron, marble or stone, ma...
Marble, Iron
Tompkins, bronze sculpture
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hunt Slonem included in 200+ museums worldwide Bronze, chrome mirrored finish, signed and dated etched along base
Bronze
Pair of Elegant Brass Sculptures of Greyhound Dogs
Located in Rome, IT
Fine pair of gilt bronze Greyhound dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting. Excellent condition.
Bronze
$7,500
H 17.25 in W 6 in D 1 in
Friar's Club Award for Tony Bennett, Hand signed Sculpture by Romero Britto
By Romero Britto
Located in New York, NY
Romero Britto Friar's Club Award for Tony Bennett, 2016 Mixed Media Enamel and Iron Sculpture on marble base This sculpture is signed by the artist with permanent marker on the base ...
Marble, Enamel, Iron
Roman Warriors pair
Located in Mc Lean, VA
Cast iron wall plaques of Roman Warriors
Iron
$6,200
H 21.5 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Mexican Art Abstract Brutalist Gilt Steel Geometric Sculpture Mathias Goeritz
By Mathias Goeritz
Located in Surfside, FL
Mathias Goeritz (German Mexican, 1915-1990) Geometric Torch-cut Steel or Iron Sculpture with gold leaf gilding. Welded signature, MG. This came from an estate and is signed with his ...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Steel
Cadeau
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and historic work of art, Man Ray's Le Cadeau ("The Gift"), is an early ready-made created by the artist in 1921 during his Dada period. Typical of the perverse, subversive...
Iron
Cadeau
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and historic work of art, Man Ray's Le Cadeau ("The Gift"), is an early ready-made created by the artist in 1921 during his Dada period. Typical of the perverse, subversive...
Iron
Cadeau
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and historic work of art, Man Ray's Le Cadeau ("The Gift"), is an early ready-made created by the artist in 1921 during his Dada period. Typical of the perverse, subversive...
Iron
Gift, 1921 ("Cadeau")
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
Man Ray Gift, 1921 ("Cadeau"), 1974 Cast iron with brown patina and copper nails. Stamped by artist's estate, Signed, inscribed and numbered in white paint; 4-page brochure from Art...
Copper, Iron
Cadeau
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and historic work of art, Man Ray's Le Cadeau ("The Gift"), is an early ready-made created by the artist in 1921 during his Dada period. Typical of the perverse, subversive...
Iron
Cadeau
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
Man Ray was a American avant-garde artist and leading figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements. Conceived in 1921, Cadeau is from an edition of 5000, each signed and numbered with...
Bronze
Gift, 1921 ("Cadeau")
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
Man Ray Gift, 1921 ("Cadeau"), 1974 Cast iron with brown patina and copper nails. Signed, inscribed & numbered. Laminated COA. Edition of 5000 (1229/5000) Stamped by artist's estate, Signed, inscribed and numbered 1229/5000 in white paint; With laminated card numbered in black marker and signed, 4-page brochure from Arturo Schwarz Luciano Anselmino, Turin, pub. Foundry: Mirano, Venice Man Ray's iconic Cadeau (French for 'gift') is one of the most recognizable icons of the Surrealist movement. The work is in its original packaging, beautiful...
Copper, Iron
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H 6.7 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Cadeau - Early 20th Century, Man Ray, Surrealism, Iron, Still-Life Sculptures
By Man Ray
Located in Köln, DE
The "Cadeau" is the first surreal sculpture. Man Ray developed the idea for his first exhibition in Paris in 1921. He bought the iron and the nails, made the sculpture and brought it...
Iron
Cadeau
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
Cast metal multiple. Signed, titled and numbered 2382/5000. Initialed and numbered 2382/5000 on the printed plastic justification card. Cast by the Mirano Foundry, Venice. Produced b...
Metal
Cadeau
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and historic work of art, Man Ray's Le Cadeau ("The Gift"), is an early ready-made created by the artist in 1921 during his Dada period. Typical of the perverse, subversive...
Iron
Sold
H 6.7 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Cadeau - Early 20th Century, Man Ray, Surrealism, Iron, Still-Life Sculptures
By Man Ray
Located in Köln, DE
The "Cadeau" is the first surreal sculpture. Man Ray developed the idea for his first exhibition in Paris in 1921. He bought the iron and the nails, made the sculpture and brought it...
Iron
Cadeau, Man Ray
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and historic work of art, Man Ray's Le Cadeau ("The Gift"), is an early ready-made created by the artist in 1921 during his Dada period. Typical of t...
Iron
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H 6.5 in W 4.02 in D 3.51 in
MAN RAY - Cadeau, Limited edition Sculpture - Dada, Surrealist
By Man Ray
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Cadeau, 1921 Later edition, published in 1974 Medium: Sculpture Media: Iron & copper nails Numbered edition: 1966/5000 Size: 16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm Observations: "Cadeau" or "The Gift"...
Copper, Iron
Cadeau, Man Ray
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and historic work of art, Man Ray's Le Cadeau ("The Gift"), is an early ready-made created by the artist in 1921 during his Dada period. Typical of t...
Iron
Sold
H 6.5 in W 4.02 in D 3.51 in
MAN RAY - Cadeau, Limited edition Sculpture - Dada, Surrealist
By Man Ray
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Cadeau, 1921 Later edtion, published in 1974 Medium: Sculpture Media: Iron & copper nails Edition: 5000 Size: 16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm Observations: "Cadeau" or "The Gift" is one of the ...
Copper, Iron