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Niki de Saint Phalle
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- La Lune
- stamped with the artist's name and foundry mark and incised with the number 8/10 on the lower edge; incised with the number 8/10 on the underside
- painted polyester
- 27 1/4 by 12 1/4 by 9 in. 69.2 by 31.1 by 22.8 cm.
- Executed in 1985, this work is number 8 from an edition of 10 plus 4 artist's proofs produced by Haligon.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London
Acquired by the present owner from the above in October 1989
Acquired by the present owner from the above in October 1989
Literature
Carla Schulz-Hoffmann, et al., Niki de Saint Phalle, Munich, 1987, pp. 118-119, illustrated in color
Stefano Cecchetto, ed., Niki de Saint Phalle, Turin, 2009, p. 117, illustrated in color
Stefano Cecchetto, ed., Niki de Saint Phalle, Turin, 2009, p. 117, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is light scattered surface soiling evident. Under close inspection there are 2 fine cracks noted toward the top of the composition within the blue pigment and 1 on the interior of the figure's neck. There is some scattered minor wear to the pigment throughout.
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.