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Niki de Saint-Phalle
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Thoeris
- signed, numbered 2/3 and stamped with the foundry mark Mariani
- bronze with gold patina, paint, light bulbs and metal
- 225 x 139 x 94 cm; 88 9/16 x 54 3/4 x 37 in.
- Executed in 1990, this work is number 2 from an edition of 3.
Provenance
Galerie JGM, Paris
Sale: Pierre Bergé & Associés, Art Moderne, Art Contemporain, 5 May 2006, lot 139
Private Collection, Europe
Sale: Marc-Arthur Kohn, Art Moderne et Contemporain, 8 August 2009, lot 657
Acquired from the above by the current owner
Sale: Pierre Bergé & Associés, Art Moderne, Art Contemporain, 5 May 2006, lot 139
Private Collection, Europe
Sale: Marc-Arthur Kohn, Art Moderne et Contemporain, 8 August 2009, lot 657
Acquired from the above by the current owner
Exhibited
Bonn, Kunst und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Niki de Saint Phalle, 19 June - 1 November 1992; catalogue, p. 274, illustrated
Glasgow, McLellan Galleries; Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Niki de Saint Phalle, 22 January - September 1993
Glasgow, McLellan Galleries; Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Niki de Saint Phalle, 22 January - September 1993
Condition
The image does not accurately convey the shiny surface of the sculpture. Please contact the department for a more accurate illustration.
The surface presents some scratches and natural signs of aging. This work is in very good original condition.
"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."
"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."