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Niki de Saint Phalle
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Lettre
dated Oct. 14, 87
painted polyester resin, mirror pieces, coloured glass, ceramic and painted tiles mosaic in metal frame
- overall (including frame): 79.6 by 99.3cm.; 31¼ by 39 1/8 in.
- Executed in 1988.
Exhibited
Geneva, Galerie Bonnier, Niki de Saint Phalle - Céramiques et Mosaiques, 1998
Literature
Janice Parente, Pierre Restany, Yoko Masuda & Michel de Grece, Niki de Saint Phalle Catalogue Raisonné 1949-2000 , Vol. I, Berne, 2001, p. 270, no. 593, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly brighter and more vibrant, with the blue tending more towards electric blue, the red more to London bus red in the original.
The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the three-dimensionality of the work as well as the mirrored surface of the central mosaic.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition.
There are scattered spots of oxidisation to the metallic frame. There are some scattered chips, traces of light staining as well as a few fine isolated scratches to the mirrored surface.
Upon close inspection, surface dirt can be seen adhering to the work. There are some isolated intermittent spots of paint loss to the painted border connecting the frame and the work, particularly to the left part of the bottom edge and to the left extreme edge (visible in the catalogue illustration).
"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."