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Niki de Saint Phalle
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Dos à Dos
- signed, numbered 1/20 and stamped with the Haligon foundry mark
- painted polyester resin
- 177 by 87 by 58cm.; 69 3/4 by 34¼ by 21¼in.
- Executed in 1990, this work is from an edition of 20, of which only 6 casts were made.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the green tends more to electric green in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the three-dimensionality of the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition.
There are a number of very faint handling marks and light surface scratches visible upon close inspection to the chair's legs. There are a few scattered spots of white media accretion, in particular to the outer part of the seat embellished with the green holes. A fine scratch can be noticed upon close inspection to the lower centre of the back of the side of the seat decorated with red holes, as well as a fine horizontal surface scratch to its right hand side. Some dust fibres have adhered to the work's surface, particularly in the recessed areas of the holes.
"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."