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Man Ray — Obstruction
Man Ray

Obstruction

Man Ray's innovative multiple artwork consisting of wooden hangers accompanied by instructional lithograph, challenging conventional notions of sculpture and artistic authorship. The work exemplifies Dada's experimental and conceptual approach.

Medium
Multiple comprised of 63 wooden hangers (plus one extra hanger), accompanied by instructional lithograph in purple, on Arches paper, with full margins.

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MODERNISM: Editions & Works on Paper

October 21, 2025

Lot 28

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Man Ray, Obstruction

Man Ray's innovative multiple artwork consisting of wooden hangers accompanied by instructional lithograph, challenging conventional notions of sculpture and artistic authorship. The work exemplifies Dada's experimental and conceptual approach.

Medium
Multiple comprised of 63 wooden hangers (plus one extra hanger), accompanied by instructional lithograph in purple, on Arches paper, with full margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Kinetic, Dada, Found Object, Sculpture, Artistic Practice, Multiple, Conceptual Art, Avant-Garde, Instructional Art, Man Ray

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