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Lot 65
  • 65

Niki de Saint-Phalle

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Niki de Saint-Phalle
  • What Shall I Do?
  • signed Niki de Saint Phalle (lower right); numbered 28/50 (lower right)
  • lithograph printed in colours on wove paper, unframed

    together with a screenprint in colours, and two lithographs printed in colours on wove paper, each signed Niki de Saint Phalle or N Saint Phalle, and numbered 54/100, 27/50 and 27/50 respectively

  • the largest sheet: 89 by 61cm., 35 by 24in., the smallest sheet: 50 by 61cm., 19 5/8 by 61in.

Condition

The full sheets, in generally good condition with minor foxing and small handling creases towards sheet edges, unframed. Individual imperfections include: What Shall I Do? with horizontal creases along upper sheet edge, a small horizontal crease at lower right corner. Remember? with a flattened horizontal crease and associated rubbing at lower left corner. The first untitled lithograph with foxing (mostly at sheet edges), a minute tear at lower left sheet edge, a minute tear at lower right tip of sheet, the verso with pale mount-staining along upper sheet edge. The second untitled lithograph with a horizontal crease at upper right corner, a short horizontal tear at left sheet edge.
"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."