Lot 190
  • 190

Niki de Saint-Phalle

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description

  • Niki de Saint-Phalle
  • Dragon
  • painted polyester resin
  • 18 by 32 by 9.9cm.; 7 1/8 by 12 5/8 by 3 7/8 in.
  • Executed in 1979, this work is from an edition of 10, plus 2 artist's proofs.

Provenance

Private Collection, Austria (acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection, Switzerland

Exhibited

Vienna, BAWAG Foundation, Niki de Saint Phalle: Objekte-Grafiken, 1980

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in good condition. There is dirt adhering to the surface throughout. There is a small speck of paint loss to the tip of the dragon's horn and to the tip of the dragon's tail. There is light intermittent wear in places.
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