Monument to Christopher Columbus and Marcel Duchamp | Monument à Christophe Colomb et à Marcel Duchamp
MAN RAY (1890-1976)

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Title: Monument to Christopher Columbus and Marcel Duchamp | Monument à Christophe Colomb et à Marcel Duchamp, 1971

Technique: Complete Set of Thirteen Original Hand Signed Etchings on Arches Wove Paper with the Accompanying Text and Portfolio

Portfolio size: 40 x 30 x 5 cm. / 15.7 x 11.8 x 2 in.

Additional information: Each of the works in the portfolio is hand signed in pencil by each artist.
The portfolio is hand numbered “XXI” (21) on the justification page.
This portfolio was published in a limited edition of 125 copies by Éditions Georges Visat, Paris.
There were a further 35 copies numbered in Roman numerals reserved for the artists and collaborators. Our copy is one of these 35.
The etching by Joan Miro was printed with Maeght Éditeur Paris, whilst the other twelve etchings were printed by Éditions Georges Visat, Paris.
The contributing artists are:

1. Pierre Alechinsky
2. Arman
3. Enrico Baj
4. Hans Bellmer
5. Camille Bryen
6. Max Ernst
7. Raoul Hausmann
8. Man Ray (two works)
9. Roberto Matta
10. Joan Miró
11. Hans Richter
12. Dorothea Tanning

Provenance: From the Library Collection of R. & B. L., Paris

Condition: Excellent condition. Minor scuff on the title page. The portfolio case showing very minor signs of wear.