
Idole du pêcheur (Fisherman's Idol)
1973
Cast in gleaming bronze, this enigmatic sculpture by Man Ray embodies the Surrealist fascination with the mysterious and the subconscious, transforming an abstract form into an object of ritualistic allure. The title evokes primitive worship and the dreamlike world beneath the water's surface, suggesting a talisman or fetish object revered by those who navigate the unknown depths. True to Man Ray's visionary practice, the work blurs the boundaries between fine art and object, between the sacred and the playfully absurd.
- Medium
- bronze
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
March 9, 2018
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