Man Ray (1890-1976) - Cadeau

A rare, museum-quality edition of the iconic Dadaist object Cadeau by the American artist Man Ray (1890–1976), issued in a limited edition of 5,000. This work is hand-signed and numbered ‘2363/5000’ by the artist and was published in 1974 under the direction of Luciano Anselmino Editore, Turin. Originally conceived in 1921, this multiple was re-issued in 1974 as a sculptural edition, preserving the spirit of the original piece.

It features a flat iron with a row of nails affixed to its soleplate, transforming a mundane household item into a provocative piece of art. This work exemplifies Man Ray’s exploration of surrealism and the subversion of everyday objects.​

Complete with the original protective Styrofoam box, numbered card, and accompanying printed brochure detailing the artwork.

Man Ray—born Emmanuel Radnitzky—was a pioneering figure in the early 20th-century avant-garde. Though American-born, he spent the majority of his career in Paris, working across a wide range of media including photography, painting, and sculpture. While loosely affiliated with the Dada and Surrealist movements, his work consistently challenged boundaries and defied easy categorisation.

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