About this Event
Intended audience:
For bidders and their counsel with POA preparing to participate in the live auction of MAN RAY's seminal Sade, Pas Terminé (1933) at Christie's, this November, looking for an informed pre-bid strategy.
Auction Ready! MAN RAY's Sade, Pas Terminé (1933) Surrealist Masterpiece
A Masterpiece of Surrealism: MAN RAY's Sade, Pas Terminé (1933) is to be on Live Global Auction from Christie's New York City.
Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Location: New York City (In-Person and Global Online Bidding)
Category: Arts / Auction / Fine Art
Description
A Rare and Iconic Masterwork Goes to Auction
The profoundly evocative and rarely seen work, Sade, Pas Terminé (1933), is set to go under the hammer in a prestigious, multi-platform auction event live from New York City. This is a rare, original gelatin silver print that perfectly captures Man Ray’s lifelong fascination with eroticism, identity, and the power of the photographic image.
Sade, Pas Terminé is a seminal piece, widely cited in major publications on Surrealism and Man Ray’s oeuvre. With an impeccable provenance, once residing in the collection of the artist's own sister, this photograph is a cornerstone of modern art history.
Key Auction Details:
- Artist: MAN RAY (1890–1976)
- Artwork: Sade, Pas Terminé, 1933
- Medium: Gelatin silver print
- Estimate: USD 1,800,000 – 2,500,000
- Participation: Bidding is open to registered participants both live, in-person in NYC, and globally via our secure online platform.
Next Step:
Pre-registration for bidding is mandatory and closes 48 hours before the auction. Prospective bidders are encouraged to view the full condition report and digital catalogue via the auction house's website.
Reigister now for bidding on Man Ray's Sade, Pas Terminé (1933).
Secure your place to witness this historic sale.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Christie's New York, 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 7999.00
