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Niki de Saint Phalle
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Petit Château á Cinq Tours
signed; incised with the artist's signature and stamped with the Haligon foundry mark on the underside
- painted polyester resin
- 37.8 by 58.4 by 33.6cm.; 14 7/8 by 23 by 13 1/4 in.
- Executed in 1981, this work is unique.
Provenance
Private Collection, Japan (acquired directly from the artist)
Sale: Christie's, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 20 October 2004, Lot 40
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is some scattered light wear along the lower edges of the sculpture, and in a few places elsewhere. There is light surface dirt in 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."