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Lot 32
  • 32

Niki de Saint-Phalle

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Niki de Saint-Phalle
  • The Key to the Treasure
  • four screenprints in colours on wove paper, unframed

    together with three screenprints in colours on wove paper

  • the largest sheet: 60 by 123cm., 23 5/8 by 48 1/2 in., the smallest sheet: 60 by 113cm., 23 5/8 by 40 1/2 in.,

Condition

The full sheets, in generally good condition, with handling marks and short creases towards sheet edges, unframed. Individual imperfections include: Sweet Sexy Nurse with some minute tears at lower sheet edge to the left, the verso with minor scuff marks. The Key to the Treasure with small areas of surface soiling, the verso with some tape residue and associated skinning along upper and lower sheet edges. I am the Beautiful White Bird with small areas of surface soiling, a short vertical tear at lower sheet edge, the verso with some tape residue and associated skinning along lower sheet edge.
"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."