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Man Ray — Jeu d'échecs
Man Ray

Jeu d'échecs

Man Ray's 'Jeu d'échecs' is a functional artwork comprising thirty-two polished bronze chess pieces and an ornate chess board with enamel and brass inlay mounted in wood. The set features dedicated storage drawers for the pieces, transforming a traditional game into a sculptural and collectible object.

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chess set comprising thirty-two polished bronze chess pieces and an enamel and brass inlay chess board mounted in wood with storage drawers for chess pieces

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Modern Day Auction

May 18, 2022

Estimate: $60,000$80,000

Lot 138

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Man Ray, Jeu d'échecs

Man Ray's 'Jeu d'échecs' is a functional artwork comprising thirty-two polished bronze chess pieces and an ornate chess board with enamel and brass inlay mounted in wood. The set features dedicated storage drawers for the pieces, transforming a traditional game into a sculptural and collectible object.

Medium
chess set comprising thirty-two polished bronze chess pieces and an enamel and brass inlay chess board mounted in wood with storage drawers for chess pieces
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Geometric, Functional Art, Bronze, American, Chess, Sculptural, Decorative, Game, Modern, Playful

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