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Niki de Saint-Phalle
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 USD
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Big Lady
signed and inscribed original on the figure's right foot
- polyester, acrylic and glaze on metal base
- 97 by 61 by 31 in. 246.4 by 154.9 by 78.7 cm.
- Executed in 1994-1995.
Provenance
Niki Museum, Nasu
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Daimaru Museum Umeda; Daimaru Museum Tokyo; Nagoya City Art Museum; Fukui City Art Museum, Niki de Saint Phalle: Retrospective, March - September 2006, pp. 52-53, illustrated
Literature
Exh. Cat., Nasu, Niki Museum, Niki de Saint Phalle, 1998, illustrated in color on the cover
Condition
This work is in very good condition and sound condition overall. There are a few scattered hairline cracks to the surface, primarily located at the joints. There are also a few scattered small losses, approximately 1/8 inch diameter.
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.