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Niki de Saint-Phalle
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- The Poet and His Muse
- signed and incorrectly dated 1972 on the underside
- acrylic on resin
- 20 by 8 1/2 by 4 in. 50.8 by 21.7 by 10.2 cm.
- Executed in 1974, this work is from an edition of 22, each uniquely painted.
From the edition of 22, each painted differently
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Jeffrey H. Loria & Co., Inc., New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Jeffrey H. Loria & Co., Inc., New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The pink color at the top is lightly soiled and there are several scattered brown and black accretions on the top of the pink wings of the top figure. There is an approximately 2-inch abrasion with small spots of associated loss on front of the bottom figure’s left leg. Under very close inspection, some minor and unobtrusive scratches are visible.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.