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NIKI DE SAINT-PHALLE | Party Dress
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- DE SAINT-PHALLE Niki
- Party Dress
- wood, metal, plastic, mirror, vinylic painting and electronic components
- 35 by 18 7/8 by 6 5/8 in. 88.9 by 47.9 by 16.8 cm.
- Executed in 1994.
Provenance
James Goodman Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1995
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1995
Literature
Janice Parente, Pierre Restany and Yoko Masuda, Eds., Niki de Saint-Phalle Catalogue Raisonné 1949 - 2000, Vol. I, Paris 2001, cat. no. 631, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The electrical elements are in sound working order and suited for a US outlet. Under close inspection, there is some surface soiling, dust accumulation and a few, scattered surface accretions. There are a few scratches and scuffs to the glass mosaic elements. Enclosed in wooden box.
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.