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Lot 30
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Niki de Saint-Phalle

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • Niki de Saint-Phalle
  • Dear Diana
  • signed Niki de Saint Phalle (lower centre); numbered 83/150 (lower centre)
  • screenprint in colours on wove paper, unframed

    together with three screenprints in colours and a lithograph printed in colours on wove paper, each signed Niki de Saint Phalle, numbered E.A., E.A., 75/100, and 27/50 respectively

  • the largest sheet: 89 by 61cm., 31 1/8 by 24in., the smallest sheet: 49 by 61cm., 19 1/4 by 24in.

Condition

The full sheets, in generally good condition, unframed. Individual imperfections include: Dear Diana with small soft handling creases, the verso with a small area of surface soiling. Sweet Sexy Clarice with three short vertical tears at upper sheet edge and three at lower sheet edge, handling creases and further small creases at upper and lower sheet edges. Could we have Loved? with three short vertical tears at upper sheet edge and two at lower sheet edge to the right, with creases mainly at upper and lower sheet edges, minor surface soiling and some foxing towards sheet edges. What shall I do if you die? with small soft handling creases towards sheet edges and minor scuff marks verso. What shall I do? with small creases at upper sheet edges and lower left corner, a minute tear at upper sheet edge, very slight foxing towards sheet edges.
"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."