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Niki de Saint-Phalle
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Nana on a Dolphin
- incised with the artist's signature on the tail; numbered 5/8 on the underside of the dolphin
- painted polyester
- 32 1/4 by 13 1/2 by 29 1/2 in. 81.9 by 34.3 by 74.9 cm.
- Executed in 1994, this work is number 5 from an edition of 8, plus 2 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner directly from the artist
Exhibited
New York, Maxwell Davidson Gallery; New York, James Goodman Gallery, Niki de Saint Phalle: Tableaux éclatés + sculptures, October - December 1994 (another example exhibited)
Bern, Galerie Kornfeld, Niki de Saint Phalle: Skulpturen, Gouachen, Serigraphie, Lithographien, September - October 1995 (another example exhibited)
Zurich, Galerie Kornfeld, Niki de Saint Phalle, November - December 1997 (another example exhibited)
Bern, Galerie Kornfeld, Niki de Saint Phalle: Skulpturen Objekte Lithographien Serigraphien, September - December 2001 (another example exhibited)
Escondido, California Center for the Arts, Niki de Saint Phalle: California Dreaming, May - December 2004 (another example exhibited)
Saint-Paul de Vence, Galerie Guy Pieters, Niki de Saint Phalle, July - September 2009 (another example exhibited)
Rome, Fondazione Roma Museo, Niki de Saint Phalle, November 2009 - January 2010, p. 109, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Manderen, Château de Malbrouck, Niki de Saint Phalle, April - August 2010 (another example exhibited)
New York, S|2, Niki de Saint Phalle: Joie de Vivre, cat. no. 29, n.p., illustrated in color
Bern, Galerie Kornfeld, Niki de Saint Phalle: Skulpturen, Gouachen, Serigraphie, Lithographien, September - October 1995 (another example exhibited)
Zurich, Galerie Kornfeld, Niki de Saint Phalle, November - December 1997 (another example exhibited)
Bern, Galerie Kornfeld, Niki de Saint Phalle: Skulpturen Objekte Lithographien Serigraphien, September - December 2001 (another example exhibited)
Escondido, California Center for the Arts, Niki de Saint Phalle: California Dreaming, May - December 2004 (another example exhibited)
Saint-Paul de Vence, Galerie Guy Pieters, Niki de Saint Phalle, July - September 2009 (another example exhibited)
Rome, Fondazione Roma Museo, Niki de Saint Phalle, November 2009 - January 2010, p. 109, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Manderen, Château de Malbrouck, Niki de Saint Phalle, April - August 2010 (another example exhibited)
New York, S|2, Niki de Saint Phalle: Joie de Vivre, cat. no. 29, n.p., illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are light and scattered surface abrasions visible under raking light. Some handling marks on the yellow of the figure are visible. The base exhibits some oxidation and wear to the patina. There is a small disturbance to the paint of the yellow stripe on right side of the dolphin.
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.