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NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE | Serpent and Daddy, Homme lisant sur un serpent (La Ménagerie)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Niki de Saint Phalle
- Serpent and Daddy, Homme lisant sur un serpent (La Ménagerie)
- signed, dated aout 1980 and dedicated Pour Claude avec un grand baiser on the bottom
- 14 x 22,5 x 19 cm ; 5 1/2 x 8 7/8 x 7 1/2 in.
painted resinExecuted in 1979, this work is part of an edition of 10 plus 2 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Condition
This work has recently been carefully restored. The white painted areas are slightly dirty, which is consistent with the date of execution of the sculpture. The bottom edges present some faint wear marks in places. One small loss of medium is visible under close inspection near the blue spot on the inner side of the serpent’s tail.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Tokyo, Sagacho Exhibition Space, Niki de Saint-Phalle: sculptures prints drawings films video performance talk-session, 1 April - 28 June 1986; catalogue, p. 90, no. 72, illustrated in colour (other example)
Otsu, Seibu Department Store, Niki de Saint-Phalle, 30 October - 24 November 1986 (other example)
Umeda, Daimaru Museum; Tokyo, Daimaru Umeda; Nagoya, Nagoya City Art Museum; Fukui, Fukui City Art Museum, Niki de Saint-Phalle: Retrospective, 29 March - 24 September 2006 (other example)
Otsu, Seibu Department Store, Niki de Saint-Phalle, 30 October - 24 November 1986 (other example)
Umeda, Daimaru Museum; Tokyo, Daimaru Umeda; Nagoya, Nagoya City Art Museum; Fukui, Fukui City Art Museum, Niki de Saint-Phalle: Retrospective, 29 March - 24 September 2006 (other example)