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Niki de Saint-Phalle
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Angel vase
- painted polyester
- 38 3/4 by 21 1/2 by 13 3/4 in. 98.4 by 54.6 by 34.9 cm.
- Executed in 1993, this work is number 14 from an edition of 50.
Provenance
JGM Galerie, Paris
Galerie Laurent Strouk, Paris
Acquired by the present owner from above
Galerie Laurent Strouk, Paris
Acquired by the present owner from above
Exhibited
France, Palais Bénédictine, Vive l'amour, May - September 2006
Literature
LaureVerchere, "L"arte di abitare con la primavera in casa," Elle Decor, Milan, March 1998, p. 71
"Niki de Saint Phalle: y'a d'la joie," Figaroscope, Paris, November, 2001, n.p., illustrated in color
Gilbert Perlein, Niki de Saint Phalle - La Donation, Nice, 2002, p. 262, illustrated in color
Victoria Ville-Paris, Niki de Saint Phalle: Vive lamour!, Fécamp, 2006, p. 65, illustrated in color
Guido Magnaguagno, Niki de Saint Phalle: Mythen - Märchen – Träume, Chur, 2009, p. 47, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are scattered surface accretions, most notably are three pinsize brown liquid accretions on the back side of the vase located 3 inches from the top edge and 3 1/2 inches from the left edge. There are also a few smudges and minor losses to the paint on the back of the proper left leg (the kicking leg).
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.