Man Ray (American, 1890-1976), La jolie. Photo: Bonhams.

signed, numbered and dated '9/ 12./ Man Ray/ 61' (to the figure's neck); gold pendant necklace with a cabochon lapis lazuli set on either side. Pendant size: 9.5 x 10.8 cm (3 3/4 x 4 1/4 in). Necklace diameter: approx. 13 cm (5 1/8 in). Estimate £7,000 - 10,000 (€8,500 - 12,000)

This work was executed after a design by Man Ray of 1961 and produced in an edition of 12 examples plus one épreuve d'artiste in 1970, by GEM Montebello, Milan.

LITERATURE: J. H. Martin, B. Hermann, R. Krauss and M. Ray, Objets de Mon Affection, Paris, 1983 (another version illustrated p. 164).

Bonhams. IMPRESSIONIST AND MODERN ART. 4 Feb 2014, London, New Bond Street - www.bonhams.com