William N. Copley, Los Angeles Private Collection, Belgium (acquired from the above) Christie's, New York, 24 September 2004, lot 138 Austin Desmond Fine Art, London Acquired from the above by the present owner
signed and dated 'Man Ray 52' lower left paper and leather collage on paper 36.2 x 48.9 cm (14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in.) Executed in 1952.
Andrew Strauss and Timothy Baum of the Man Ray Expertise Committee have confirmed the authenticity of this work under reference 00431-D-2024 and this work will be included in the Catalogue of Works on Paper of Man Ray, currently in preparation.