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Lot 64
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Niki de Saint-Phalle

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Niki de Saint-Phalle
  • Our Love was a Beautiful Flower
  • signed Niki de Saint Phalle (lower right); numbered 4/75 (lower right)
  • screenprint in colours on wove paper, unframed

    together with two screenprints in colours and a lithograph printed in colours on wove paper, each signed Niki de Saint Phalle, numbered 86/100, 87/150, and 28/50 respectively

  • the largest sheet: 88.9 by 61cm., 35 by 24 in., the smallest sheet: 40 by 60cm., 15 3/4 by 23 1/2 in.

Condition

The full sheets, in generally good condition, with occasional small soft handling creases, unframed. Individual imperfects include: Our Love was a Beautiful Flower with a small area of soiling towards lower left sheet edge, the occasional handling mark, the verso with two areas of tape residue at upper corners, the upper right corner with the remains of previous adhesive. Why Don't You Love Me? with a short crease at upper left and lower right sheet corners, a small diagonal crease at upper sheet edge. Untitled with a short L-shaped tear at upper right corner, the occasional fox mark at 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."