Art Market Monitor

Global Coverage ~ Unique Analysis

  • AMMpro
  • AMM Fantasy Collecting Game
  • Podcast
  • Contact Us

Man Ray Makes a $3m Record in Paris

November 9, 2017 by Marion Maneker

Man Ray’s photograph Noir et Blanche, 1926 sold for nearly twice the high estimate today breaking through the $3m barrier.

Christie’s France is pleased with the total realised for Thomas Koerfer’s private collection of photographs with €3,782,500/£3,328,600/$4,387,700. The highly anticipated masterpiece by Man Ray was sold to an anonymous telephone bidder after a long bidding battle between 4 clients on the phone and 3 clients present in the room. This photograph, formerly in the collection of Jacques Doucet, portraying Kiki de Montparnasse, Man Ray’s muse and lover of was sold €2,688,750/$3,120,658, establishing a new auction record for a photograph by Man Ray,for any photograph sold in France and established a new world auction record for any classic photograph

More from Art Market Monitor

  • Man Ray’s Noire et Blanche (€1-1.5m) Offered at Christie’s France in NovemberMan Ray’s Noire et Blanche (€1-1.5m) Offered at Christie’s France in November
  • Christie's Photography ResultsChristie's Photography Results
  • Sexy SellsSexy Sells
  • Christie's Photography WeekChristie's Photography Week
  • Christie's Photography Various Owners SaleChristie's Photography Various Owners Sale
  • Photography Week Starts with StrengthPhotography Week Starts with Strength

Filed Under: Auction Results Tagged With: Christie's, Man Ray, Photography

About Marion Maneker

LiveArt

Want to get Art Market Monitor‘s posts sent to you in our email? Sign up below by clicking on the Subscribe button.

  • About Us/ Contact
  • Podcast
  • AMMpro
  • Newsletter
  • FAQ

twitterfacebooksoundcloud
Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions
California Privacy Rights
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Advertise on Art Market Monitor
 

Loading Comments...