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Niki de Saint Phalle
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Oiseau (Last Night I Had a Dream)
- signed on the reverse
- painted polyester
- 32 1/8 by 60 1/2 by 7 1/2 in. 81.6 by 153.7 by 19.1 cm.
- Executed in 1968-72.
Provenance
Collection Gimpel Fils, London
Collection Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer, New York
Private Collection, Florida
Collection Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer, New York
Private Collection, Florida
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Niki de Saint Phallle: The Devouring Mothers, December 1972 - January 1973, cat. no. 7
New York, Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Gallery, Niki de Saint Phallle: The Devouring Mothers, April - May 1973
New York, Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Gallery, Niki de Saint Phalle: Sculptures and Graphics, November 1977 - January 1978
New York, Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Gallery, Niki de Saint Phallle: The Devouring Mothers, April - May 1973
New York, Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Gallery, Niki de Saint Phalle: Sculptures and Graphics, November 1977 - January 1978
Literature
Sylvio Acatos, Niki de Saint Phalle, Catalogue Raisonné: 1949-2000, Vol. I, Lausanne, 2001, cat. no. 518, p. 239, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There are inherent variations to the surface texture. There are some scattered fine cracks to the polyester and light surface soiling throughout. There are a few areas of minor wear with some associated pigment loss.
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.