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Niki de Saint-Phalle
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Les Trois Graces
- incised with the artist's signature on the underside; stamped EE on the black figure's foot
- painted polyester on iron base
- 26 1/2 by 25 by 24 in. 67.3 by 63.5 by 61 cm.
- Executed in 1994, this work is the epeuvre d'edition from an edition of 8 plus 4 epeuvre d'artiste, 1 epeuvre d'edition and 1 hors de commerce.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Tasende Gallery, La Jolla (acquired from the above)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in November 2004
Tasende Gallery, La Jolla (acquired from the above)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in November 2004
Exhibited
Rome, Fondazione Roma Museo, Niki de Saint Phalle, November 2009 - January 2010, p. 108, illustrated in color and illustrated in color on the cover (another example exhibited)
Literature
Virginia A. Bonita, "Get Real," Art & Antiques, October 2006, p. 83
Richard Segal, Monica Segal, DeDe Young, Jared Pruzan, Contemporary Realism: The Seavest Collection, Portland, 2007, p. 133
Richard Segal, Monica Segal, DeDe Young, Jared Pruzan, Contemporary Realism: The Seavest Collection, Portland, 2007, p. 133
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The base has oxidized overall, which is visible in the catalogue illustration and appears to be the natural aging process of the iron base. Close inspection reveals some very minor and faint abrasions to the sculpture, as well as a dirt accretion on the pink figure's left leg and a spot accretion on the yellow figure's right leg.
*Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.*
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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.