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Niki de Saint-Phalle
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Charly
- incised with the artist's signature, numbered 10/20 and stamped with the Haligon foundry mark
- painted polyester
- 134 x 116 x 82 cm; 52 3/4 x 45 11/16 x 32 1/4 in.
- Executed in 1981, this work is number 10 from an edition of 20 plus 7 artist's proofs and 1 EE.
Provenance
Galerie Bodenschatz, Basel
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired circa 1990)
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired circa 1990)
Literature
Montréal, Galerie Esperanza, Sculptures et Lithographies, 1983 (other edition)
Bonn, Museumsmeile; Glasgow, McLellan Galleries; Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Niki de Saint Phalle, 1992 - 1993 (other edition)
San Diego, Mingei International Museum, Niki de Saint-Phalle-Insider/Outsider-World Inspired Art, May 1998 - January 1999 (other edition)
Montréal, Musée des Arts décoratifs; Hull, Musée Canadien des Civilisations; Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; Cincinnati Art Museum; Louisville, J.B. Speed Museum; Munich, Die Neue Sammlung; Cracow, Muzeum Naradowe w Krakowie; Paris, Musée des Arts décoratifs, Le Plaisir de l'Objet, 1997 - 2000 (other edition)
Paris, Musée des Arts décoratifs, Niki de Saint Phalle. La vie joyeuse des objets, October - December 2001 (other edition)
San Diego, Mingei International Museum, Niki de Saint Phalle Remembered, December 2003 - April 2004 (other edition)
Bonn, Museumsmeile; Glasgow, McLellan Galleries; Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Niki de Saint Phalle, 1992 - 1993 (other edition)
San Diego, Mingei International Museum, Niki de Saint-Phalle-Insider/Outsider-World Inspired Art, May 1998 - January 1999 (other edition)
Montréal, Musée des Arts décoratifs; Hull, Musée Canadien des Civilisations; Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; Cincinnati Art Museum; Louisville, J.B. Speed Museum; Munich, Die Neue Sammlung; Cracow, Muzeum Naradowe w Krakowie; Paris, Musée des Arts décoratifs, Le Plaisir de l'Objet, 1997 - 2000 (other edition)
Paris, Musée des Arts décoratifs, Niki de Saint Phalle. La vie joyeuse des objets, October - December 2001 (other edition)
San Diego, Mingei International Museum, Niki de Saint Phalle Remembered, December 2003 - April 2004 (other edition)
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
There are superficial wear and rub marks located on each feet, some of which have resulted in tiny paint losses. Close inspection reveals slight dirt and faint stain marks scattered on the surface.
This work is in good condition overall.
"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."