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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'Le Temoin' Stool by Man Ray for Gavina
By Gavina, Man Ray
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Beautiful example in pristine condition, designed by Man Ray for Gavina's ultramobile exhibition.
Faux Leather, Acrylic, Foam, Plywood
Man Ray, Stool Le Temoin, for Gavina, Italy, 1970's
By Man Ray, Gavina
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool model Le Temoin, designed by Man Ray for Gavina, Italy 1970s. The Le Temoin was designed by Man Ray for Gavina’s Ultramobile Exhibition.
Acrylic
Bench Eye Le Temoin by Man Ray for Studio Simon, Italy, 1971
By Simon Gavina Editions, Man Ray
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Bench pouf stool or coffee low cocktail table Eye sculpture "Le Témoin" by Man Ray for Studio Simon ( Dino Gavina ). An edition from the 1990s.
Faux Leather, Resin, Plywood
Barth Laqué Stool by Le Berre Vevaud
Located in Geneve, CH
Barth Laqué Stool by Le Berre Vevaud Dimensions: D 37 x H 45 cm. Materials: Solid Wood, Variety of Linden, Gloss lacquer in Aubergine ALV-L0039. For over 15 years, Raphaël Le Berre...
Wood
$3,500
H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Side Table & Stool, Solid Wood & Resin, Sculptural Post-Modern, Panorammma
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Night Log Formed from a reclaimed tree trunk, Night Log preserves the natural silhouette of the wood its knots, cracks, and irregular contours that trace the memory of growth. After ...
Resin, Wood
Savannah Land Threebù Stool by Marcantonio
Located in Geneve, CH
Savannah Land Threebù Stool by Marcantonio Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 45 cm. Seat Height: 45 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 4 kg. Also available in biobased polyethylene of v...
Other
H Stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Located in Geneve, CH
H stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi Objects Dimensions: H 90 x L 42 x W 25 cm Seat height: 45cm Materials: Iron Avihai Mizrahi (b. 1979, ...
Iron
"Harry" Stool by Stéphane Ducatteau, France, 2008
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Harry" stool, geometrical design, in oxidized steel and black patina, by Ste´phane Ducatteau, 2008. This line is an exclusive creation for our gallery. Each piece is signed and ...
Steel
$1,406 / item
H 30 in W 21 in D 13 in
La Manufacture-Paris Allié Stool Occasional Table Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
Allié is a two-in-one design — both a stool and an occasional table condensed into a small object with a ton of character. A totem of bold aesthetic, hands resting firmly on its hips...
Metal
$2,736 / item
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
80s Postmodern Lacquered Wood & Vegan Leather Barstool Radical
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Rebellion isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it takes shape in silence—in the refusal to blend in, in the geometry that breaks the mold. The Radical Counter Stool is just that: a visual m...
Wood, Faux Leather, Lacquer
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen pk33 Stool
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in London, GB
In original condition with nice patina to the leather. Poul Kjaerholm pk33 for E. Kold Christensen. Denmark c1959 This is stamped
Steel
Giancarlo Piretti, Plona Armchair for Anonima Castelli, c1970
Located in London, GB
Plona chair in clear acrylic. Structurally sound, some surface scratches
Aluminum, Chrome
Gae Aulenti table lamp for Vistosi Italy c1970
By Gae Aulenti, Vistosi
Located in London, GB
Gae Aulenti for Vistosi table lamp. Italy c1970 The glass shade can be tilted. 4 bulb holders. Two switches allows for 3 bulbs inside shade to be lit. Or, one bulb at the top of t...
Glass
Ettore Sottsass umbrella stand for Rinnovel. Italy c1955
By Ettore Sottsass, Rinnovel
Located in London, GB
Umbrella stand designed by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel, Italy 1950s Anodised aluminium
Aluminum
Oscar Torlasco Table Light
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in London, GB
Original 1950s Oscar Torlasco desk lamp with original brown paint shade. Marble base and brass elements. In good overall condition.
Metal, Brass
Umbrella stand by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova c1960
Located in London, GB
Umbrella stand by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Italy c1960 Very good condition
Wood
Donated by John Pritzker, the collection includes works by Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray and more.
One of the 20th century's most important female photographers is finally being recognized as a daring and seminal artist.
