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Niki de Saint Phalle & Jean Tinguely
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Niki de Saint Phalle & Jean Tinguely
- Mini Nana Qui Court
- signed
- painted polyester and metal
- 36 by 20 by 17cm.; 14 1/8 by 7 7/8 by 6 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1970, this work is unique.
Provenance
Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, Zürich
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1970
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Alexander Lolas, Niki de Saint Phalle: Le Rêve de Diane, 1970
Zurich, Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, Niki de Saint Phalle zeigt neue Objekte und Serigraphien, 1970-1971
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is much more vibrant in the original, with brighter pink and orange hues to the body.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There are a few small and unobtrusive media losses to the yellow in the right arm and in places to the figure’s legs. There are some very thin drying craquelure in places to the surface, all of which are inherent to the work’s execution. There is a very faint rub mark to the figure’s left foot and some scattered and small areas of oxidation to the metallic base. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
"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."