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NIKI DE SAINT-PHALLE | I Am Upside Down, Green (Remembering)
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- I Am Upside Down, Green (Remembering)
- acrylic on polyester resin
- 117 by 80 by 14 cm. 46 by 31 1/2 by 5 1/2 in.
- Executed in 1998, this work is number 3 from an edition of 5, each uniquely painted.
Provenance
Tasende Gallery, La Jolla
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1999
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1999
Literature
Exh. Cat., San Diego, Mingei Museum, Niki de Saint Phalle - insider / outsider - world inspired art, 1998, p. 117, illustrated in colour (edition no. unknown)
Janice Parente, Pierre Restany and Yoko Masuda, Niki de Saint-Phalle Catalogue Raisonné 1949 - 2000, Vol. I, 2001, p. 294, no. 645, illustrated in colour (edition no. unknown)
Janice Parente, Pierre Restany and Yoko Masuda, Niki de Saint-Phalle Catalogue Raisonné 1949 - 2000, Vol. I, 2001, p. 294, no. 645, illustrated in colour (edition no. unknown)
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the green is lighter in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals some small media accretions scattered in places. Further close inspection reveals some thin surface scratches towards the figure's belly, with an associated small abrasion.
"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."