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- Estimate
- $15,000–$20,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — Impressionist and Modern Art, New York · 16 December 2016
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4537041
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Man Ray, Chess Set. Sotheby's, 16 Dec 2016, lot 57. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4537041.
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Man Ray, Chess Set. Sotheby's, 16 Dec 2016, lot 57. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4537041.
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From the same sale Impressionist and Modern Art · Dec 2016
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fisherman's Holiday | David Burliuk | $7,000–$10,000 | |
| Inquisitor II | Lynn Chadwick R.a. | $15,000–$25,000 | |
| Silhouette | Alexander Archipenko | $40,000–$60,000 | |
| Joueuse de lune | Vu Cao Dam | $30,000–$50,000 | |
| Bord de l'Yonne à Changis | Pierre-eugène Montezin 1874-1946 | $10,000–$15,000 | |
| Paysage | Francis Picabia | $10,000–$15,000 |
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