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Lot 63
  • 63

Niki de Saint-Phalle

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Niki de Saint-Phalle
  • What do you like most about me?
  • signed Niki de Saint Phalle (lower right); numbered 5/75 (lower right)
  • screenprint in colours on wove paper, unframed. 

    together with three lithographs printed in colours on wove paper, each signed Niki de Saint Phalle, each numbered 30/50

  • the largest sheet: 89 by 61cm., 35 by 24in., the smallest sheet: 50 by 65cm., 19 5/8 by 25 5/8 in.

Condition

The full sheets, in generally good condition, unframed. Individual imperfections include: What do you like most about me? with small soft handling creases towards the lower right sheet edge. What Shall I Do? with small soft creases at sheet edges, the verso with scuff marks and foxing (just showing through recto). The first untitled lithograph with short horizontal tears to deckle at left sheet edge, pale mount-staining at upper left sheet edge. The second untitled lithograph with some areas of pale surface soiling towards the upper sheet edge, and soft horizontal creases 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."