
Variation on Man Ray (Iron & Nail)
This metal construction presents a stark assemblage of industrial materials, featuring a flat rectangular iron plate with a protruding nail and an organic curved handle. The work demonstrates the Surrealist and Dada-influenced approach to found objects and unconventional materials that characterized mid-twentieth-century American avant-garde practice. By transforming utilitarian metal scraps into a sculptural form, the artist engages with the conceptual strategies pioneered by Marcel Duchamp and other modernists who elevated everyday objects to fine art status. The weathered surface and crude fabrication emphasize the materiality of the work while inviting viewers to reconsider the aesthetic potential of discarded industrial debris.
- Medium
- Construction of metal
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- Spotted At
- Auction House · Eldred's
🔨 Auction Lot
Provincetown Art Association & Museum Benefit Auction
May 16, 2026
Estimate: $500 – $700
Lot 82
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