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Niki de Saint Phalle
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Serpent Brooch, 1998
- Signed © Niki de Saint Phalle, numbered 84/1000 and with manufacturer's mark © NOAH' ART INC 98 on the reverse
- enamelled and gilt metal
- 6,5 x 7,5 cm ; 2 1/2 x 3 in.
gilt and enamelled metal
Provenance
Private collection, Switzerland
Condition
Fair overall condition.
Extremely tiny flaws within the enamel, not visually distractive and inherent to the manufacturing process. A tiny chip of green enamel on 0,1 x 0,3 cm above the mouth and another one of 0,1 x 0,3 cm below the mouth of the snake. The dark green and red enamel have been re-finished at a later stage.
"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."