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Niki de Saint Phalle
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Trilogie des Obélisques
- (iii) stamped with the signature and numbered 6/8 on a plaque attached to the underside
- painted polyester resin in three parts on wooden base
- (i) 122 by 49cm.; 48 by 19 1/4 in. (ii) 164 by 70cm.; 64 1/2 by 27 1/2 in. (iii) 95 by 38cm.; 37 3/8 by 15in.
- Executed in 1987.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the previous owner
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils; New York, Gimpel Weitzenhoffer, The Wounded Animals, 1988, no. 83, illustrated in colour
Kent, Canterbury Arts Festival, Niki de Saint Phalle, 1988
Kent, Canterbury Arts Festival, Niki de Saint Phalle, 1988
Condition
Colours: The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is much more saturated and more vibrant in the original.
Condition: (i)-(iii) This work is in very good condition. There are small losses to the paint in places around the base and a few small spots of media accretion scattered throughout.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."