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Niki de Saint Phalle
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Ganesh
- stamped with the signature and numbered 6/8 on a plaque; stamped with the Haligon foundry mark
- painted polyester resin and light bulbs
- 110 by 45 by 48cm.; 43 1/4 by 17 3/4 by 18 7/8 in.
- Executed in 1993, this work is number 6 from an edition of 8 plus 4 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Galerie Wild, Frankfurt
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1994
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Sao Paulo, Pinacoteca do Estado, Niki de Saint Phalle, 1997, p. 65, illustration of another example in colour
Exhibition Catalogue, Santiago, Sala de Exposiciones Edificio CTC, Niki de Saint Phalle, 1997
Exhibition Catalogue, Wolfsburg, Kunstverein, Niki de Saint Phalle- Dear Dairy, 1997, p. 26, illustration of another example in colour
Exhibition Catalogue, San Diego, Mingei Museum, Niki de Saint Phalle, 1998, p. 13, illustration of another example in colour
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: This work is in very good condition. There is a light rub mark to the side of the figure's pink painted left thigh. There is a minute media accretion to the blue paint on the right calf.
"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."