Man Ray American, 1890-1976
La Jolie, 1970, conceived 1961
24k gold pendant with lapis lazuli eye on 24k gold torque with original leather case
pendant: 9.5 x 10.8 cm
torque diameter: 13.0 cm
torque diameter: 13.0 cm
edition of 12 executed by GEM - Montebello
signed and numbered 'Man Ray 61' (pendant) and stamped with makers mark 'GM' (torque)
© Man Ray
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In 1961, Man Ray conceptualised La Jolie, his first piece of jewellery in precious metal for the International Exhibition of Modern Jewellery, at Goldsmiths Hall, London. Fashioned in the profile...
In 1961, Man Ray conceptualised La Jolie, his first piece of jewellery in precious metal for the International Exhibition of Modern Jewellery, at Goldsmiths Hall, London. Fashioned in the profile of his wife Juliet, the eye is made of a large lapis lazuli stone which can be seen equally well from both sides, giving the pendant an all seeing air. He redesigned La Jolie in 1970 when he and Montebello finally met, subsequently publishing the piece in an edition of twelve.
