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NIKI DE SAINT-PHALLE | Hall of Justice
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Hall of Justice
- signed and dated 1979 on the reverse
- acrylic and coloured crayon on polyester
- 76.2 by 53.3 by 35.5 cm. 30 by 21 by 14 in.
Provenance
Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Gallery, New York
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, 10 November 1988, Lot 330
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, 8 May 1990, Lot 350
Private Collection
Guy Pieters Gallery, Knokke
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, 10 November 1988, Lot 330
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, 8 May 1990, Lot 350
Private Collection
Guy Pieters Gallery, Knokke
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Gallery; Columbus, Columbus Museum of Art; St. Louis, Laumeier Sculpture Park; La Jolla, Mandeville Art Gallery; and Palm Springs, Desert Museum, Niki de Saint Phalle: Monumental Projects, Maquettes and Photographs, April 1979 - April 1982, no. 5
London, Gimpel Fils, Niki de Saint Phalle Andrew Gilbert & Lucy Stein The Lost Art of Convalescence, October - November 2011
London, Gimpel Fils, Niki de Saint Phalle Andrew Gilbert & Lucy Stein The Lost Art of Convalescence, October - November 2011
Condition
Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although there are less magenta undertones in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a light layer of surface dust which is adhered to the crevices of the work. Further very close inspection reveals some light handling marks, minute chips and media accretions in isolated places throughout.
"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
The work is registered with the Archives Niki de Saint Phalle under number 06-1979A-018 and is accompanied by a registration certificate issued by The Niki Charitable Foundation.