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Niki de Saint-Phalle
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Deux Obélisques
- 1). signé, numéroté 3/4 EA sur une plaque en métal et porte le cachet Plastiques d'Art R.Haligon
2). signé, numéroté 3/10 sur une plaque en métal et porte le cachet Plastiques d'Art R.Haligon - résine peinte
- 1). 31 x 15 cm; 12 1/4 x 5 7/8 in.
- 2). 28 x 12 cm; 11 x 4 3/4 in.
- Exécutées en 1987, ces oeuvres sont les numéros 3/4EA et 3/10 d'une édition de 10 plus 4 épreuves d'artiste.
Provenance
Galerie Guy Pieters, Knokke
Collection particulière, Paris
Collection particulière, Paris
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is lighter in the original.
Concerning the smaller obelisk, a pinhead sized loss of paint (less than 0,1 cm) along the edge of the base is only visible under very close inpection.
Concerning the taller obelisk, a very light and superficial white scuff is only visible under very close inspection in the blue upper part.
Under UV light, two minor dots (less than 1 cm each) fluoresce :
- one in the white ring at the top of the piece.
- one in the green petal of the flower in the upper part of the piece.
The work is in very good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
(1). signed, numbered 3/4EA on a metal label and stamped Plastiques d'Art R.Haligon; painted resin. (2). signed, numbered 3/10 on a metal label and stamped Plastiques d'Art R.Haligon; painted resin. Executed in 1987, these two works are numbers 3/4EA and 3/10 from an edition of 10 plus 4 artist's proofs. (2)