Lot 170
  • 170

Niki de Saint-Phalle

Estimate
65,000 - 85,000 EUR
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Description

  • Niki de Saint-Phalle
  • Ganesh
  • signed and numbered EA 1/4 on a metal plate and stamped R. Haligon
  • synthetic resin, polyurethane paint, gold leaf and lightbulbs
  • 110 x 40 x 50 cm; 43  5/16  x 15  3/4  x 19  11/16  in. (with base)
  • Executed in 1994, this work is the first artist proof from an edition of 8 plus 4 artist proofs.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner

Condition

The colours are fairly accurately in the printed catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is slightly brighter. The image does not accurately convey the luminous light bulbs. The gold and blue areas present some very faint scratches visible upon very close inspection only. There are minor rub marks located on the inner upper legs, visible upon very close inspection only. The electric system is in working order. This work is in very good condition.
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