Lot 24
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Niki de Saint-Phalle

Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 EUR
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Description

  • Niki de Saint-Phalle
  • Old Master - séance 15 juin
  • signé et daté au dos
  • peinture et plâtre dans un cadre ancien
  • 80 x 69 cm; 31 1/2 x 27 1/4 in.
  • Exécuté le 15 juin 1961.

Provenance

Collection Jean-Pierre Raynaud, Bougival
Galerie Piltzer, Paris
Vente: Perrin - Royère - Lajeunesse, Versailles, 28 juin 1998, lot 118
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie J, Feu à volonté, 1961 (reproduit sur le carton d'invitation)
Paris, Galerie Georges-Philippe et Nathalie Vallois, Nouveau Réalisme, 1997
Paris, Galerie Piltzer, Les Nouveaux Réalistes, 1997

Literature

"Paris Match", 17 mars 1962, Paris
Stedelijk Museum, Les Nanas au pouvoir, Amsterdam, 1967 (étapes du tir)
Kunstverein, Niki de Saint Phalle: Werke 1962-1968, Düsseldorf; Kunstverein, Hanovre, 1968-1969 (étapes du tir)
Centre Georges Pompidou, Exposition rétrospective, Paris, 1980, pp.14-15, illustré
Wilhelm-Lehmbruck Museum, Retrospektive 1954-1980, Duisburg, 1980, p.20, illustré (pendant le tir)
Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung, Niki de Saint Phalle, Munich, 1987, pp. 56-57
Barbara Hammann, "KunstlerKritisches Lexikon der Gegenwartkunst", Weltkunst Bruckmann Verlag, Munich, 1989, p. 4 (tiré et non tiré)
Galerie de France, JGM Galerie, Tirs... et autres révoltes 1961-1964, Paris, 1990
Kunst und Ausstellungshalle, Niki de Saint Phalle, Bonn, 1992, pp. 36-37 (étapes du tir)
Museo Rufino Tamayo, Niki de Saint Phalle, Mexico, 1995-1997, p. 5; Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, Caracas, p. 51; Museo de Arte Moderno, Bogota, p. 51; Sala de Exposiciones Edificio, Santiago, p. 47
Und Heute, Villa Merkel, Zero und Paris 1960. Esslingen, p.180 (reproduit sur l'invitation)
"Niki de Saint Phalle", Niki Museum, Nasau, 1998, pp. 106-107 (étapes du tir)

Condition

The work is in very good condition apart from some areas of paint losses visible in the lower part of the frame. A few damages to the frame are visible: cracks and material losses, each of all can be seen in the catalogue illustration. Colours: The illustration is fairly accurate. Note: The frame is restored, as mentioned in the catalogue raisonné.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

signed and dated on the back; paint and plaster in an antique frame. Executed on June 15, 1961.

Niki de Saint-Phalle devant l'oeuvre achevée © Harry Shunk 
Phases de production du tableau-tir © Harry Shunk