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Lot 31
  • 31

Niki de Saint-Phalle

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Niki de Saint-Phalle
  • Rain
  • signed Niki de Saint Phalle (lower left); numbered 12/75 (lower left)
  • screenprint in colours on wove paper, unframed

    together with three lithographs printed in colours on wove paper, each signed Niki de Saint Phalle or N. Saint Phalle, numbered 26/50, 29/50 and 52/100 respectively

  • the largest sheet: 88.9 by 61cm., 35 by 24in., the smallest sheet: 50 by 65cm., 19 5/8 by 25 1/2 in.

Condition

The full sheets, in generally good condition, unframed. Individual imperfections include: Rain with small soft handling creases at sheet corners. Untitled (26/50) with vertical creases at extreme left sheet edge, minor handling creases at sheet edges, a small U shaped tear and associated minute tear at left sheet edge. Untitled (29/50), with a band of mount-staining at the upper and left sheet edges, a minute tear and loss in left deckle, some foxing at extreme sheet edges. Le Reve de Diana with mottled foxing, vertical creasing along left sheet edge, a horizontal crease at upper left corner.
"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."